Balababène
Balababène is a tidal creek in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Balababène is situated nearby to the village Bandial, as well as near the hamlet Etama.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bandial and Enampore.
Bandial
Village
Bandial is a village in the commune of Enampore, Nyassia Arrondissement, Ziguinchor Department in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal. According to PEPAM, Bandial has a population of 229 people living in 32 houses. Bandial is situated 3½ km west of Balababène.
Enampore
Village
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.
Enampore is a village in the Casamance region of Senegal. It lies about 23 kilometres from the Casamance's chief town Ziguinchor. It is noted for its impluvium houses, which are a distinctive feature of Jola architecture. Enampore is situated 8 km south of Balababène.
Bodé
Village
Bodé is a settlement in Senegal located in the Tendouck Arrondissement. At the 2023 census, the village had 249 inhabitants and 37 households. Bodé is situated 9 km north of Balababène.
Balababène
- Type: Tidal creek
- Also known as: “Balababene”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Ziguinchor, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.58333° or 12° 35′ northLongitude
-16.45° or 16° 27′ westElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
7C45HHM2+82GeoNames ID
2254414
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