Marsassoum
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Marsassoum | |
|---|---|
Town and commune | |
| Coordinates: 12°49′39″N 15°58′50″W / 12.82750°N 15.98056°W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Ziguinchor |
| Department | Ziguinchor |
| Arrondissement | Marsassoum |
| Area | |
| 3.599 km2 (1.390 sq mi) | |
| Population (2023 census)[1] | |
| 9,815 | |
| • Density | 2,727/km2 (7,063/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Marsassoum is a small town and seat of the Marsassoum Arrondissement in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal, roughly 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Ziguinchor. It lies on the bank of the Soungrougrou River.[2] In 2023 it had a population of 9,815.