Matam, Senegal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mamadou_Niang
gptkbp:administrative_division Department of Matam
gptkbp:area approximately 10 km²
gptkbp:artwork Traditional crafts and music
gptkbp:climate Tropical savanna climate
Tropical savanna
Wet and dry seasons
gptkbp:community_engagement Active community participation
gptkbp:community_events Annual cultural festivals
gptkbp:community_involvement Ongoing projects for improvement
gptkbp:community_service Social services available
gptkbp:community_support NG Os active in the area
gptkbp:coordinates 15.6° N, 13.4° W
gptkbp:cuisine Traditional Senegalese dishes
gptkbp:cultural_practices Traditional ceremonies
Interactions with neighboring regions
gptkbp:cultural_representation Blend of ethnic traditions
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local festivals and traditions
gptkbp:demographics Diverse population
gptkbp:economic_activity Fishing and livestock farming
Slow but steady progress
gptkbp:economy gptkb:noble_title
Subsistence farming and trade
gptkbp:education_institution Primary and secondary schools
gptkbp:elevation approximately 50 meters
gptkbp:environment Rich biodiversity
gptkbp:environmental_impact Deforestation and land degradation
gptkbp:established gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:facilities Local clinics and hospitals
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:geographical_feature Hills and valleys
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:municipality
gptkbp:has_authority_over Programs supporting women
gptkbp:healthcare Public health initiatives present
gptkbp:historical_event Founded during colonial times
gptkbp:historical_significance Trade center in the region
Strategic location for trade
Part of national development plans
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Monarch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matam, Senegal
gptkbp:infrastructure Basic infrastructure present
gptkbp:language French and local languages
gptkbp:local_economy Dependent on agriculture and trade
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:City_Council
Mayor and council members
Decentralized administration
gptkbp:local_newspaper Radio and newspapers available
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Senegal
gptkbp:nationality Fulani, Wolof, and others
gptkbp:natural_resources Mineral deposits
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Saint-Louis
gptkbp:notable_event Celebrations of local heritage
gptkbp:population approximately 100,000
gptkbp:region Matam Region
gptkbp:river gptkb:Senegal_River
gptkbp:safety_features Local policing efforts in place
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Affected by climate change
gptkbp:sport Football is popular
gptkbp:time_zone GMT+0
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Natural parks and cultural sites
gptkbp:tradition Rich oral history and storytelling.
gptkbp:transportation Road and rail connections
Buses and taxis available
Connected to major highways
Road maintenance projects ongoing
gptkbp:wildlife Various species in the region
gptkbp:youth_programs Initiatives for young people