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.
Birkilane | |
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Town and commune | |
  Birkilane Location within Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 14°09′0″N 15°45′0″W / 14.15000°N 15.75000°W | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Kaffrine |
| Département | Birkilane |
| Area | |
| • Town and commune | 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census)[1] | |
| • Town and commune | 10,891 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC 0 (GMT) |
History
editBirkelane 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
editThe 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]
References
edit- ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Birkilane Commune
- ^ Maps, weather and airports for Birkelane /Birkelane.html
External links
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