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Bignona

City in Ziguinchor, Senegal

Overview

Bignona is a lively town in southern Senegal, serving as a commercial gateway to the Casamance region. Its friendly streets bustle with local markets, traditional Senegalese life, and a mix of cultures. The town is surrounded by scenic countryside, making it an authentic base for regional exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Senegal
Region
Ziguinchor
Population
28,642
Time Zone
Africa/Dakar
Coordinates
12.81°, -16.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
43
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
22
Traffic Safety
57
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$387
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$85
Cashless
18
English
20
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1098 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZIG
Distance
29 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 57/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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