Ziguinchor Region district, Senegal

Places to visit near Bignona

Bignona is a town in Ziguinchor Region district, Senegal, home to about 26,237 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 mosques & dargahs, 12 churches and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park (71 km), Fort James (73 km) and Kunta Kinteh Island (73 km).

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Bignona, Senegal
Bignona, Ziguinchor Region district, Senegal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bignona at a glance

Location
Ziguinchor Region district, Senegal
Population
about 26,237
Coordinates
12.8103° N, 16.2264° W
Places within 50 km
47
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Bignona

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bignona

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bignona. The closest is Rond-Point Émile Badiane (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bignona

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bignona. The closest is Grande Mosquée de Basséne (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bignona

21 churches within 100 km of Bignona. The closest is Église de Bignona (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bignona

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bignona. The closest is Biara Point (68 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bignona

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bignona. The closest is Bignona (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bignona

8 museums within 100 km of Bignona. The closest is Mémorial Musée Le Joola (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bignona

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bignona
  2. 2 km Bignona · heritage site, Ziguinchor Region
  3. 30 km Pirogue Harbour · viewpoint, Ziguinchor Region
  4. 14 km Affiniam Dam · dam, Ziguinchor Region
  5. 30 km Tour D'observation des Lamantins · viewpoint, Ziguinchor Region
  6. 48 km Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla · lake, Ziguinchor Region
  7. 21 km Back to Bignona

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bignona by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens540Rond-Point Émile Badiane (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1233Grande Mosquée de Basséne (1 km)
    Other attractions1125Djilacoune (22 km)
    Churches1221Église de Bignona (1 km)
    Beaches & coast018Biara Point (68 km)
    Forts & heritage18Bignona (2 km)
    Museums18Mémorial Musée Le Joola (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Sansankoto Island (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Pirogue Harbour (31 km)
    Parks12Hôtel Néma Kadior (34 km)
    Temples11Ad Temple De Bénédiction Ziguinchor (35 km)

    Bignona: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bignona?

    Bignona (heritage site, about 2 km), Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla (lake, about 21 km), Affiniam Dam (dam, about 25 km), Grande Mosquée de Basséne (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Rond-Point Émile Badiane (nature spot, about 1 km), Église de Bignona (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bignona?

    47 places on Spotwander: 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 mosques & dargahs, 11 other attractions, 12 churches, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bignona?

    Rond-Point Émile Badiane, about 1 km by road; Konga Agro Elevage (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bignona?

    Grande Mosquée de Basséne, about 1 km by road; Petite Mosquée (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bignona?

    Église de Bignona, about 1 km by road; Eglise (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bignona?

    Start in Bignona, visit Bignona, then Pirogue Harbour, then Affiniam Dam, then Tour D'observation des Lamantins, then Digue Anti-sel Nord de Baïla, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bignona?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Bignona

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bignona’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bignona on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.