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 (2023 census),[1] most of whom are Wolof people.

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

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