A few facts about Vélingara
- Vélingara is home to about 45,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Senegal.
- It lies in the Kolda region.
- It's about 398 km to Dakar, the country's largest city.
- For a bigger city, Tambacounda is about 84 km away.
- Close by: Kounkané (24 km), Diaoubé (27 km) and Médina Gounas (39 km).