Ziguinchor region

Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions). The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance.

Ziguinchor Region Région de Ziguinchor (French) Diiwaanu Siggcoor (Wolof)
Region
Location of Ziguinchor in Senegal
Ziguinchor région, divided into 3 départements
Coordinates: 12°47′N 16°13′W
Country	Senegal
Capital	Ziguinchor
Départements	List Bignona Oussouye Ziguinchor
Area
• Total	7,352 km2 (2,839 sq mi)
Population  (2023 census)
• Total	612,343
• Density	83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)
HDI (2021)	0.589[1] medium · 2nd

Departments

Ziguinchor region is divided into 3 departments:

• Bignona département
• Oussouye département
• Ziguinchor département