Oussouye is its main village, which is also the only commune of the department.

It is divided in two arrondissements made up of rural districts (communautés rurales): The most important economic activities are farming (especially rice farming in the mangrove zone), tourism and fishing.

Oussouye is one of the biggest touristic centers in Senegal, with seaside resorts like Cap-skirring and Djimbéring.

Fishing is also an important source of revenue thanks to the existence of the mangrove ecosystem.

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