Foundiougne

Foundiougne stands on the banks of the Saloum River, serving as a central point for maritime activities and regional administration in western Senegal.

The city developed as a strategic settlement during the colonial period, functioning as a vital trading post along the Saloum River network in the early 1900s.

Local markets in Foundiougne display traditional crafts, textiles, and products while fishermen demonstrate ancestral fishing methods passed through generations.

Visitors reach Foundiougne via regular boat services from Dakar or by road through the N5 highway, with accommodation options near the river banks.

The city operates one of Senegal's few remaining traditional fish smoking facilities, where workers process catches using methods dating back centuries.

Location: Foundiougne Department

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

GPS coordinates: 14.12797,-16.46656

Latest update: April 9, 2025 01:27