| Birkilane | |
|---|---|
| Town and commune | |
  BirkilaneLocation within Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 14°09′0″N 15°45′0″W / 14.15000°N 15.75000°W / 14.15000; -15.75000 | |
| Country |  Senegal |
| Region | Kaffrine |
| Département | Birkilane |
| Area | |
| • Town and commune | 5.85 km (2.26 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Town and commune | 10,891 |
| • Density | 1,900/km (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+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
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
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.
References
- Citypopulation.de Population and area of Birkilane Commune
- Maps, weather and airports for Birkelane /Birkelane.html
External links
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