Location & Surroundings
Bignona is a second-order administrative division in Ziguinchor, Senegal with 284,897 inhabitants, at 4 m elevation. The national capital Dakar is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ziguinchor Airport, 37 km away.
Also known as: Département de Bignona
Overview
Bignona Department is department of Senegal — FR département du Sénégal.
It is located in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
The population is about 220,104 (2002).
It covers about 5,295 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 4 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Senegal
- Located in Ziguinchor
- Area 5,295 square kilometre
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 52' 54" N, 16° 22' 10" W
- Elevation DEM: 4 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 284,897
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:41
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
Weather in Bignona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bignona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 23.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 20 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
5.8 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.83 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.1 | 5.8 | 98 | 96 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 4.6 | 110 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 26.63 / 26.63 | 100 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 6.2 | 131 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 51.31 / 77.93 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 3.8 | 133 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 32.79 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 3.5 | 136 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 3.83 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 5.8 | 171 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 96 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.8 | 197 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 1.61 / 2.72 | 47 | 537.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 190 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 8.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 2.1 | 179 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 203 | 76 | 1,015.0 | 2.06 / 2.11 | 79 | 348.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 218 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 2.56 / 4.67 | 98 | 549.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 205 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 96 | 7.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 2.0 | 193 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bignona?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 23.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 20 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bignona today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bignona?
Local time is 12:41. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bignona?
Bignona is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bignona?
Population about 284,897.
What is the elevation of Bignona?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Bignona located?
It is at 12.88163, -16.36944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bignona in?
It is in Senegal.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)