Current Date And Time In Bignona, Senegal
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:40:00 GMT
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bignona, a city in Ziguinchor, Senegal in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bignona — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bignona | |
| State | Ziguinchor | |
| Country | Senegal | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,642 | |
| Area | 16.88 km² (6.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Ziguinchor | #2 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | West African CFA Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | XOF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +221 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sn | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 30 | |
| In Feet | 98 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 12.81 | |
| Longitude | -16.23 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.81° N 16.226° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 48' 37" N 16° 13' 35" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 48.62' N 16° 13.58' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ziguinchor Capital | 27 km South of Ziguinchor | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau (45 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dakar |
Bignona is a city situated in Ziguinchor, Senegal, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Bignona as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Ziguinchor
The latitude and longitude of Bignona pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 30 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bignona on the map
Bignona runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bignona run on West African CFA Franc (XOF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bignona exchange rates
To ring a number in Bignona from outside Senegal, dial +221 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bignona and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bignona ranks #2 of 7 cities in Ziguinchor. It lies about 27 km South of Ziguinchor, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ziguinchor market. › Cities near Bignona
Bignona has a recorded population of approximately 28,642 people. That places it #2 of 7 cities with population data in Ziguinchor. Browse more cities in Ziguinchor for comparison.
Bignona spans approximately 16.88 square kilometers (6.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Bignona is part of Ziguinchor in Senegal. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Bignona keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:51 AM and sets around 07:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bignona price in West African CFA franc (XOF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Bignona currency page.
Bignona is about 27 km South of Ziguinchor, the capital of Ziguinchor. See cities near Bignona for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bignona lands you closest to Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau, about 45 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bignona sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
