Katakalousse

Katakalousse is a tidal creek in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Katakalousse is situated nearby to the hamlet Yembakana, as well as near the locality Ihimba.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ourong and Elinkine.

Ourong

Village

Photo: XDurang, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ourong is a village, which is situated 3 km north of Katakalousse.

Elinkine

Town

Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.

Elinkine is a town in Casamance, Senegal, located at the mouth of the Casamance River, 35 kilometres from Oussouye. Elinkine is situated 8 km north of Katakalousse.

Boucotte Diola is a settlement in Senegal. At the time of the last census, there were 197 inhabitants, 27 households, and no modern well. The inhabitants speak the Kwatay language, one of the Jola languages. Boucotte Diola is situated 9 km west of Katakalousse.

Katakalousse

Type: Tidal creek
Also known as: “Katakalous”
Category: body of water
Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude

12.435° or 12° 26′ 6″ north

Longitude

-16.67111° or 16° 40′ 16″ west

Elevation

2 metres (7 feet)

Open location code

7C45C8PH+2H

GeoNames ID

2250718

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