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 2½ km south of Île Djogué.

Carabane

Village

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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 7 km southeast of Île Djogué.

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 7 km south of Île Djogué.

Île Djogué

Category: landform
Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude

12.6° or 12° 36′ north

Longitude

-16.75° or 16° 45′ west

Elevation

5 metres (16 feet)

Open location code

7C45H7X2+X2

GeoNames ID

2252201

Wikidata ID

Q34791422

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In Other Languages

“Île Djogué” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Île Djogué”

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