Oussouye, Administrative commune in Ziguinchor Region, Senegal
Located at coordinates 12.488556 N and -16.545389 W, Oussouye extends over 4.158 square kilometers in the Basse Casamance region of southern Senegal.
The town has maintained its status as a governmental center with the residence of the Prefect, which stands as an officially designated historical site.
The Jola ethnic group residents of Oussouye communicate in Kasa language, maintaining their traditional practices through community gatherings and local ceremonies.
The population density reaches 1,400 inhabitants per square kilometer, with the 2023 census recording 5,705 residents across the commune.
The town maintains international connections through a twinning arrangement with Cabourg, supporting exchanges between these distant communities.
Location: Oussouye Department
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
GPS coordinates: 12.48856,-16.54539
Latest update: June 14, 2025 10:37
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