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Sédhiou

Coordinates: 12°42′N 15°33′W / 12.700°N 15.550°W / 12.700; -15.550
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Sédhiou (Wolof: Seéju) is a town of Senegal, in Casamance area, nearby the Casamance river, with a population of 24,213 in 2013.[1] It is the capital of the Sédhiou Region.

History

The main historical culture of Sédhiou came from the Mandinka people, but many populations are located in the area nowadays.

Geography

Sédhiou Arrondissements

It is the capital of the Sédhiou Region.

Demographics

In 1983, 13,212 inhabitants lived in the town, rising to 18,465 in 2002. At the 2013 census Sédhiou had a population of 24,213.

Notable people

Twin town

References

  1. ^ "Senegal: Regions, Major Cities, Urban Communes & Urban Agglomerations - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 25 September 2017.

12°42′N 15°33′W / 12.700°N 15.550°W / 12.700; -15.550

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