Marigot de Sangalkam

Marigot de Sangalkam is an intermittent stream in Dakar, Senegal. Marigot de Sangalkam is situated nearby to the locality Lake Retba, as well as near Wonlak.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lake Retba.

Lake Retba

Lake

Photo: Arnault, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, lies north of the Cape Verde peninsula in Senegal, some 35 km north-east of the capital, Dakar. It is named for its pink waters caused by Dunaliella salina algae and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some areas.

Marigot de Sangalkam

Type: Intermittent stream
Category: body of water
Location: Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude

14.83283° or 14° 49′ 58″ north

Longitude

-17.22963° or 17° 13′ 47″ west

Elevation

2 metres (7 feet)

Open location code

7C64RQMC+44

GeoNames ID

2595839

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Lake Retba and Wonlak.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lac Rose and Périmètre de Reboisement du Lac Retba.

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