Ziguinchor Region

Ziguinchor Region
Région de Ziguinchor
Region

Location of Ziguinchor in Senegal

Ziguinchor région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 12°47′N 16°13′W / 12.783°N 16.217°W / 12.783; -16.217Coordinates: 12°47′N 16°13′W / 12.783°N 16.217°W / 12.783; -16.217
Country Senegal
Capital Ziguinchor
Départements
Area
  Total 7,352 km2 (2,839 sq mi)
Population (2013 census)
  Total 523,840
  Density 71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions). The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.

Departments

Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:

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