Dijinaki or Dijinaky is a small town and rural commune in the Bignona Department of the Ziguinchor Region of southwestern Senegal. In 2002 the town had a population of 1226 people,[1] while the overall rural commune had a population of 16,553 people.[2] It lies along the N5 road, which connects it directly to the town of Diouloulou in the northwest, passing through the small towns of Mahamouda and Karantaba along the way.[3]
Djinaki | |
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Town and rural commune | |
Djinaki Location in Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 12°56′34″N 16°27′18″W | |
| Country | |
| Region | Ziguinchor |
| Department | Bignona |
| Arrondissement | Kataba |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 1,226 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
In June 2001, the Senegalese army set up a military post in the town, prompting the North Front to resume arms.[4]
The rural commune contains the following settlements. The population in 2002 is given in brackets:[2]
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Capital: Bignona | |
| Arrondissement of Kataba |
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| Arrondissement of Sindian |
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| Arrondissement of Tendouck |
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| Arrondissement of Tenghory |
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