Vélingara
| Vélingara | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
|
Vélingara meteorite crater | |
  Vélingara | |
| Coordinates: 13°09′N 14°07′W / 13.150°N 14.117°W | |
| Country |
 Senegal |
| Region | Kolda Region |
| Department | Vélingara |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 23,775 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Vélingara is a town located in the Kolda Region of Senegal. It is slightly north of the large 48 km Vélingara crater though the structure's impact origin is still unconfirmed.[1]
The population is primarily composed of Fulani, Soninke, Wolof and Madingo. At the census of 2002 it numbered 20,806. In 2007, according to official estimates, it had grown to 23,775.
See also
References
- ↑ S. Wade, M. Barbieri, J. Lichtenegger (2001) The Velingara Circular Structure Esa Bulletin June 2001
Coordinates: 13°09′N 14°07′W / 13.150°N 14.117°W
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