Nyassia Explained

Niassia
Other Name:Nyassia
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Senegal
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Senegal
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Ziguinchor
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2:Ziguinchor
Coordinates:12.4706°N -16.3828°W

Niassia (also spelled Nyassia) is a village and commune in Ziguinchor Department, Ziguinchor Region, Casamance, Senegal.

Administration

Niassia is the capital of the rural community of Niassia and Niassia district. The commune contains villages such as Badème, Bassere, Kadiene, Goudoume, Atoure, Toubacouta, Babonda, Djililo and Bagame. The current president of the Nyassia Rural Community (as of January 2013) is Parfait Sagna.

Geography

The nearest towns are Bafikane, Badionkoton, Katio, Etome, and Kailou.

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