Sébikhotane
Sébikhotane is a town in the Dakar Region of western Senegal. It is in the Rufisque Department. The population in 2013 was 27,402.[1]
Sébikhotane | |
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Town | |
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  Sébikhotane Location in Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 14°44′49″N 17°08′12″W | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Dakar Region |
| Department | Rufisque Department |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 27,402 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Sébikotane is located 45 km east of Dakar. The village was founded by Sébikotane Sereres in 1736. A Catholic seminary was founded in 1911. It was the seat of a rural community from 1984 to 1996. The town received commune status in 1996. The population is mainly composed of farmers and farm workers.[2]
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