Foundiougne

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Foundiougne
Town
View of Foundiougne from the ferry
View of Foundiougne from the ferry
Foundiougne is located in Senegal
Foundiougne
Foundiougne
Coordinates: 14°07′N 16°28′W / 14.117°N 16.467°W / 14.117; -16.467
Country Senegal
RegionFatick Region
DepartmentFoundiougne Department
Government
  MayorThiémokho Ndiaye
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
  Total
8,924
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Foundiougne is a city in the Fatick Region of Senegal. It is a port, lying on the Saloum River delta, and an access point to the mangroves in the area. In March 2022, the Nelson Mandela Bridge opened over the Saloum, linking Foundiougne with Fatick and the northern part of the country.[2]

The port of Foundiougne in the early 20th century

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