Kolda
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| Kolda | |
  Kolda
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| Coordinates: 12°53′N 14°57′W / 12.883°N 14.95°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
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| Region | Kolda Region |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Bécaye Diop |
| Elevation | 0 m m (0 ft ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Total | 62,258 |
| - Density | 556/km2 (1,440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Kolda is a city located in southern Senegal. It is the capital city of Kolda Region, a region known historically and popularly as Haute Casamance.
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[edit] History
[edit] Administration
Kolda is the chief city of Kolda Department and of the Kolda Region.
[edit] Geography
The local administrative areas include Gaide, Sikilo, Faraba, Faramba and Sisal.
[edit] Physical Geology and Climate
Both vegetation and rainfall are abundant in Kolda. The wet season lasts for five months, from June through October. The dry season begins in November and ends in May.
The annual average temperature is 81.9°F with an a maximum of 94.8°F in April, May and October, and a minimum of 68.7°F in January and August.
[edit] Population
Most recently, as of 1988 and 2002, Kolda's population was 34,337 and 53,921 inhabitants respectively. In 2007, official estimations, brought the population to 62,258 inhabitants. The majority of the population is made up of members of the Fula ethnic group.
[edit] Economy
A Center of Zootechniques Research (CRZ) was established in Kolda in 1972.
[edit] Notable individuals from Kolda
- Bécaye Diop, minister of State, and Minister of the Armed Forces
- Massamba Sambou, Football player
- Souleymane Diamanka, poet
- General Ameth Fall
- Sada Kane, journalist
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