Ziguinchor region

Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions). The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.

CountrySenegal

CapitalZiguinchor

Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

HDI (2021)0.589^[1]
medium · 2nd

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Ziguinchor Region Région de Ziguinchor (French) Diiwaanu Siggcoor (Wolof)
Region
Location of Ziguinchor in Senegal
Ziguinchor région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 12°47′N 16°13′W
Country	Senegal
Capital	Ziguinchor
Départements	List Bignona Oussouye Ziguinchor
Area
• Total	7,352 km2 (2,839 sq mi)
Population  (2023 census)
• Total	612,343
• Density	83.29/km2 (215.7/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)
HDI (2021)	0.589[1] medium · 2nd

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