Sédhiou Explained

Sédhiou
Settlement Type:	Town
Pushpin Map:	Senegal
Coordinates:	12.7085°N -15.5558°W
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Type1:	Region
Subdivision Name1:	Sédhiou Region
Subdivision Type2:	Department
Subdivision Name2:	Sédhiou Department
Population As Of:	2023 census
Population Total:	31511

Sédhiou (Wolof: Seéju) is a town of Senegal, in Casamance area, nearby the Casamance river, with a population of 31,511 in 2023.^[1] It is the capital of the Sédhiou Region.

History

The main historical culture of Sédhiou came from the Mandinka people, but many populations are located in the area nowadays.

Geography

It is the capital of the Sédhiou Region.

Demographics

In 1983, 13,212 inhabitants lived in the town, rising to 18,465 in 2002. At the 2013 census Sédhiou had a population of 24,213.

Notable people

• Sadio Mané (born 1992), professional footballer who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr FC and the Senegal national team.

Twin town

• Les Ulis

External links

• City web site
• Présentation of Sédhiou on Les Ulis official web site

Notes and References

1. Web site: Senegal: Regions, Major Cities, Urban Communes & Urban Agglomerations - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts. www.citypopulation.de. 25 September 2017.