Abéné
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| Abéné Abene, Abémé, Abeme |
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 Abéné
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| Coordinates: 13°0′0″N 16°44′00″W / 13°N 16.7333333°WCoordinates: 13°0′0″N 16°44′00″W / 13°N 16.7333333°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Ziguinchor |
| Department | Bignona |
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| • Total | 1,935 |
Abéné (also called Abene, Abémé, or Abeme) is a village in the rural community of Kafountine, Diouloulou, Bignona, Ziguinchor, Casamance, Senegal. It is located near the Atlantic coast.
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[edit] Geography
The nearest towns are Folonko, Allahein, Niafourang, Kabadio, Kérouané, Albreda, Kafountine, and Diana.
[edit] Population
According to PEPAM (Water and Sanitation Program for the Millennium), there are 1935 people and 269 households in Abéné.
[edit] Economy
With its beautiful beaches, local tourism is growing rapidly. A djembe festival called Abéné Festivalo is organized in the village every year.
[edit] External links
- (English) Maps, weather and airports for Abene
- (English) Abene Festivalo
- (French) Abéné on the PEPAM website
