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Bignona, Senegal
Ziguinchor · Senegal
Bignona is a small city in Ziguinchor, Senegal with a population of 28,642. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bignona
Bignona is a town with commune status located in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal (Casamance). It briefly appears in the 2004 Spanish movie Binta and the Great Idea.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,642 |
| Population Density | 4,393 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8103°, -16.2264° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Ziguinchor |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.7 inches (1,185 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bignona
Bignona is a small city in Senegal (Ziguinchor) with a population of 28,642. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Bignona
Bignona has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1373 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8103°N, 16.2264°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Bignona has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Bignona
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM Arfang Bessire Sonko | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire Faye Coly | - | - | - | - |
| Centre de Formation Polyvalente | - | - | - | - |
| Collège René Coly | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Ahoune Sané | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Ahoune Sané | - | - | - | - |
| École Bignona Bassène | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire Amidou Dagnil Coly | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Franco-Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| École Fansou Bodian | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Agricole Emile Badiane | - | - | - | - |
| Tenghory transbambienne 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire ETOBA | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bignona
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Bignona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bignona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daral de Bignona | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Banéto | |||||
| Marché de Colobane | |||||
| Marché de l'Ancien Bac | |||||
| Marché Escale | |||||
| Marché Escale | |||||
| Marché kandé | |||||
| Marché Mancagne | |||||
| Marché Maracana | |||||
| Marché Saint-Maur | |||||
| Marché Tilène | |||||
| Nouveau Marché de Bignona |
Restaurants in Bignona
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bignona
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bignona
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bignona
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bignona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bignona
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Banjul International Airport | BJL | Large Airport |
| Cap Skirring Airport | CSK | Medium Airport |
| Ziguinchor Airport | ZIG | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Bignona
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Bignona |
Treatment Centers in Bignona
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Paramédicale Saint-Antoine de Padoue |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bignona
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de Bignona | |
| Grande Mosquée de Basséne |
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What is the population of Bignona?
Bignona has a population of 28,642 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 4,393 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bignona?
Bignona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches.