Katoum
Katoum is a tidal creek in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Katoum is situated nearby to the hamlet Kafar, as well as near the village Guilafaguène.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nikine and Cachouane.
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.
Cachouane
Village
Cachouane is a town in Basse Casamance, southern Senegal, located in the mouth of the Casamance River, south of the island of Carabane. Cachouane is situated 4½ km southeast of Katoum.
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 5 km north of Katoum.
Katoum
- Type: Tidal creek
- Also known as: “Marigot de Gnékin” and “Marigot de Nikine”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.52944° or 12° 31′ 46″ northLongitude
-16.74333° or 16° 44′ 36″ westElevation
6 metres (20 feet)Open location code
7C45G7H4+QMGeoNames ID
2250697
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