Abéné (also called Abene, Abémé, or Abeme) is a village in the rural community of Kafountine, Kataba Arrondissement, Bignona Department, Ziguinchor Region, in the Basse Casamance area of south-west Senegal. It is located on the Atlantic coast.
Abéné
Abene, Abémé, Abeme | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 13°0′0″N 16°44′00″W / 13.00000°N 16.73333°W | |
Country | Senegal |
Region | Ziguinchor |
Department | Bignona |
Arrondissement | Kataba |
Rural community | Kafountine |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 1,935 |
Time zone | UTC±00:00 |
Geography
editThe nearest towns are Folonko, Allahein, Niafourang, Kabadio, Kérouané, Albreda, Kafountine, and Diana.
Population
editAccording to PEPAM (Water and Sanitation Program for the Millennium), there were 1935 people and 269 households in Abéné at the 2002 census.
Economy
editWith its beautiful beaches, local tourism is growing rapidly. A djembe festival called Abéné Festivalo is organized in the village every year.
References
editExternal links
edit- (in English) Maps, weather and airports for Abene
- (in English) Abene Festivalo
- (in French) Abéné on the PEPAM website