Banc du Nord
Banc du Nord is a shoal in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Banc du Nord is situated nearby to the village Nikine, as well as near the hamlet Diogue.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nikine and Diogue.
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 5 km east of Banc du Nord.
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. Diogue is situated 6 km northeast of Banc du Nord.
Diembéring
Village
Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Diembéring is a village in Senegal in the rural community of the same name. It is located in Cabrousse, Oussouye, Ziguinchor, Casamance, approximately 10 km north of Cap Skirring and 60 km from Ziguinchor. Diembéring is situated 9 km south of Banc du Nord.
Banc du Nord
- Type: Shoal
- Also known as: “North Bank”
- Category: landform
- Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.55° or 12° 33′ northLongitude
-16.8° or 16° 48′ westOpen location code
7C45G5XX+XXGeoNames ID
2247130
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