Sédhiou
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Sédhiou | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Sédhiou Location in Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 12°42′31″N 15°33′21″W / 12.70851°N 15.55583°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Sédhiou Region |
| Department | Sédhiou Department |
| Population (2023 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 31,511 |
Sédhiou (Wolof: Seéju) is a town of Senegal, in Casamance area, nearby the Casamance river, with a population of 31,511 in 2023.[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
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
- Sadio Mané (born 1992), professional footballer who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr FC and the Senegal national team.
Twin town
References
- ^ a b "Senegal: Regions, Major Cities, Urban Communes & Urban Agglomerations - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
External links
- (in French) City web site
- (in French) Présentation of Sédhiou on Les Ulis official web site
