Bignona | |
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Town and commune | |
Coordinates: 12°49′N16°14′W / 12.817°N 16.233°W | |
Country | Senegal |
Region | Ziguinchor |
Department | Bignona |
Area | |
• Town and commune | 16.88 km2 (6.52 sq mi) |
Population (2023 census) [1] | |
• Town and commune | 28,642 |
• Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Bignona is a town with commune status located in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal (Casamance). It briefly appears in the movie Binta and the Great Idea.
Its population in 2023 was 28,642. [1]
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12°49′N16°14′W / 12.817°N 16.233°W