Sédhiou
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Sédhiou | |
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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
[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]- ^ 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
[edit]- (in French) City web site
- (in French) Présentation of Sédhiou on Les Ulis official web site
