Yamatoyène
Yamatoyène is a locality in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Yamatoyène is situated nearby to the hamlet Ouloum, as well as near Diogue.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Diogue and Nikine.
Diogue
Hamlet
Photo: Clemens Schmillen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Diogué is a village and an island in the rural community of Kafountine, Kataba Arrondissement, Bignona Department, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal. In 2003, there were 563 people and 78 households in Diogué.
Nikine
Village
Nikine is a village in Kabrousse, Diembéring, Oussouye, Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal; most residents are from the Fula people and the population is in decline. Nikine is situated 4 km south of Yamatoyène.
Carabane
Village
Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Carabane, also known as Karabane, is an island and a village located in the extreme south-west of Senegal, in the mouth of the Casamance River. This relatively recent geological formation consists of a shoal and alluvium to which soil is added by accumulation in the branches and roots of the mangrove trees which cover most of the island. Carabane is situated 5 km east of Yamatoyène.
Yamatoyène
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Yamatoyene”
- Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.56944° or 12° 34′ 10″ northLongitude
-16.74389° or 16° 44′ 38″ westElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
7C45H794+QCGeoNames ID
2244036
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