Birkilane

Town and commune in Kaffrine, Senegal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Birkilane (or Birkelane) is a town and urban commune in Senegal. It is the principal municipality and administrative centre of Birkilane Department in Kaffrine Region, about 30 km from the town of Kaolack.

Country Senegal
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
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Birkilane
Town and commune
Birkilane is located in Senegal
Birkilane
Birkilane
Location within Senegal
Coordinates: 14°09′0″N 15°45′0″W
Country Senegal
RegionKaffrine
DépartementBirkilane
Area
 • Town and commune
5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Town and commune
10,891
 • Density1,860/km2 (4,820/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
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History

Birkelane was founded around 1850 by a Serer named Boure Koulemane Dione, who lived in the northeast of Senegal.

In 2008 it was designated a commune of the newly created département of Birkilane.

Geography

The town is located on the N1 national road from Kaolack to Tambacounda and is home to some 7000 inhabitants. The nearest other towns are Nguer, Ganki, Band and Diamal.[2]

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