Marsassoum
Marsassoum | |
|---|---|
Town and commune | |
Marsassoum Location in Senegal | |
| Coordinates: 12°49′39″N 15°58′50″W / 12.82750°N 15.98056°W | |
| Country | Senegal |
| Region | Ziguinchor |
| Department | Ziguinchor |
| Arrondissement | Marsassoum |
| Area | |
• Town and commune | 3.599 km2 (1.390 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Town and commune | 9,815 |
| • Density | 2,727/km2 (7,063/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Marsassoum is a small town and seat of the Marsassoum Arrondissement in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal, roughly 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Ziguinchor. It lies on the bank of the Soungrougrou River. In 2023 it had a population of 9,815.