Sédhiou
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[edit]
The main historical culture of Sédhiou came from the Mandinka people, but many populations are located in the area nowadays.
Geography[edit]
It is the capital of the Sédhiou Region.
Demographics[edit]
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[edit]
- Sadio Mané (born 1992), professional footballer who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr FC and the Senegal national team.
Twin town[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Senegal: Regions, Major Cities, Urban Communes & Urban Agglomerations - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
External links[edit]
- (in French) City web site
- (in French) Présentation of Sédhiou on Les Ulis official web site
