Bignona | |
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Department | |
Location in the Ziguinchor Region |
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Country | Senegal |
Region | Ziguinchor Region |
Capital | Bignona |
Area | |
• Total | 5,295 km2 (2,044 sq mi) |
Population (2013 census) | |
• Total | 252,554 |
• Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Bignona Department is one of the 3 departments in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal.
Within the department are three urban communes: Bignona, Thionck Essyl and Diouloulou
The rest of the department is divided administratively into four arrondissements made up of rural districts (communautés rurales):
Coordinates: 12°49′48″N 16°14′24″W / 12.830000°N 16.24°W