Palmarin

Palmarin
Palmarin Fakao, Palmarin-facao, Nguedj
Village
Palmarin
Coordinates: SN 14°1′0″N 16°46′0″W / 14.01667°N 16.76667°W / 14.01667; -16.76667Coordinates: SN 14°1′0″N 16°46′0″W / 14.01667°N 16.76667°W / 14.01667; -16.76667
Country Senegal
Region Fatick
Department Fatick
Elevation 1 m (3 ft)
Population (2003)
 • Total 6,698

Palmarin (also called Palmarin Fakao, Palmarin-facao, or Nguedj) is a coastal village in Senegal, located in Sine-Saloum near Sangomar Point between Joal-Fadiouth and Djifer.

History

Palmarin was formerly part of the Kingdom of Sine. Throughout the 19th century, the village participated in the trade of ivory and fur.[1] For more information visit www.palmarin.net

Administration

Palmarin is now part of Fatick Department in Fatick Region.

Geography

The nearest towns are Joal-Fadiouth, Ngalou Sessene, Mar Lodj, Mar Souloum, Diakhanor, and Guimsam.

Population

In 2003, there were 6698 people and 758 households in the rural community of Palmarin.

Economy

Palmarin's economy is dominated by fishing and agriculture, however tourism also make a contribution, thanks to the beaches, palm trees (which give the village its name), and palm wine.

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References

  1. ↑ A. J. Kilian (1823–1833). Dictionnaire géographique universel, contenant la description de tous les lieux du globe intéressans sous le rapport de la géographie physique et politique, de l'histoire, de la statistique, du commerce, de l'industrie, etc. (in French). Paris. p. 647.
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