Forêt de Rao
Forêt de Rao is a forest reserve in Saint-Louis Region, Senegal. Forêt de Rao is situated near the locality Ndiakhip II, as well as near Niaret.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rao and Mpal.
Rao
Town
Rao is a village in northern Senegal, approximately 15km from Saint-Louis. Rao is situated 4½ km west of Forêt de Rao.
Mpal
Town
Mpal is a town and urban commune in Saint-Louis Region in north-western Senegal. Mpal is situated 10 km east of Forêt de Rao.
Forêt de Rao
- Type: Forest reserve
- Also known as: “Forêt Classée de Rao” and “Foret de Rao”
- Location: Saint-Louis Region, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
15.9255° or 15° 55′ 32″ north
Longitude
-16.3576° or 16° 21′ 27″ west
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
Open location code
7C75WJGR+5X
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ndiakhip II and Niaret.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Forêt de Pal and Guembeul Nature Reserve.
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