Kanel

Kanel (Hassaniya Arabic: كانيل) is a town in the Matam Region of northeastern Senegal. It is the capital of the Kanel Department. The population in 2012 was 13,331, an increase from the 8,997 counted in 2002.

Nelks
كانيل
Town
Pupils in Kanel
Nelks
Coordinates: 15°29′N 13°10′W
Country Senegal
RegionMatam Region
DepartmentKanel Department
Population
 (2012)
  Total13,331
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

The town received commune status in 1996. Its climate is typical of the Sahel region

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