Boulababène
Boulababène is a tidal creek in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Boulababène is situated nearby to the hamlet Ouloum, as well as near the locality Yamatoyène.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Diogue and Carabane.
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.
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 4½ km east of Boulababène.
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 4½ km southwest of Boulababène.
Boulababène
- Type: Tidal creek
- Also known as: “Boulababene”, “Marigot de Diogué”, and “Marigot de Djogué”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.57222° or 12° 34′ 20″ northLongitude
-16.73639° or 16° 44′ 11″ westOpen location code
7C45H7C7+VCGeoNames ID
2253604
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Localities in the Area
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