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Meet people in Matam

Members from Matam and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Matam

  • Matam is home to about 28,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Senegal.
  • Matam is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Dakar, the largest city in Senegal, is about 462 km away.
  • Close by: Ouro Sogui (9 km), Odobéré (20 km) and Kanel (20 km).

First-date ideas for Matam

Matam is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Ouro Sogui is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Matam: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Matam?

Within 50 km of Matam there are 9 towns and cities — Ouro Sogui, Kanel and Maghama among them — with more than 130,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Matam?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Matam and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Matam real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Matam?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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