Koungheul

Koungheul is a town and urban commune in central Senegal in the department of the same name. It lies in the region of Kaffrine and is situated between the towns of Kaolack and Tambacounda. The population is 31,149, most of whom are Wolof people.

Transport

It is served by a railway station on the Dakar-Niger Railway.

Climate

Koungheul has a hot semi-arid climate with no rainfall from November to May and moderate to heavy rainfall from June to October.