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Birkilane

Coordinates: 14°09′0″N 15°45′0″W / 14.15000°N 15.75000°W / 14.15000; -15.75000
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Birkilane
Town and commune
Birkilane is located in Senegal
Birkilane
Birkilane
Location within Senegal
Coordinates: 14°09′0″N 15°45′0″W / 14.15000°N 15.75000°W / 14.15000; -15.75000
Country Senegal
RegionKaffrine
DépartementBirkilane
Area
 • Town and commune
5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Town and commune
10,891
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Birkilane (or Birkelane) is a town and urban commune in Senegal. It is the principal municipality and administrative centre of Birkilane Department in Kaffrine Region, about 30 km from the town of Kaolack.

History

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Birkelane was founded around 1850 by a Serer named Boure Koulemane Dione, who lived in the northeast of Senegal.

In 2008 it was designated a commune of the newly created département of Birkilane.

Geography

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The town is located on the N1 national road from Kaolack to Tambacounda and is home to some 7000 inhabitants. The nearest other towns are Nguer, Ganki, Band and Diamal.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Birkilane Commune
  2. ^ Maps, weather and airports for Birkelane /Birkelane.html
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