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 | |
  Abéné Location in Senegal | |
| 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 edit
The nearest towns are Folonko, Allahein, Niafourang, Kabadio, Kérouané, Albreda, Kafountine, and Diana.
Population edit
According to PEPAM (Water and Sanitation Program for the Millennium), there were 1935 people and 269 households in Abéné at the 2002 census.
Economy edit
With its beautiful beaches, local tourism is growing rapidly. A djembe festival called Abéné Festivalo is organized in the village every year.
External links edit
- (in English) Maps, weather and airports for Abene
- (in English) Abene Festivalo
- (in French) Abéné on the PEPAM website
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