Niassia (also spelled Nyassia) is a village and commune in
Ziguinchor Department,
Ziguinchor Region
Ziguinchor is a region of Senegal (regional capitals have the same name as their respective regions). The region is also referred to historically and popularly as Basse Casamance
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Casamance
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Senegal
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Administration
Niassia is the capital of the rural community of Niassia and Niassia district. The commune contains villages such as
Badème, Bassere, Kadiene, Goudoume, Atoure,
Toubacouta, Babonda, Djililo and Bagame. The current president of the Nyassia Rural Community (as of January 2013) is Parfait Sagna.
Geography
The nearest towns are
Bafikane,
Badionkoton,
Katio,
Etome, and
Kailou.
External links
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Maps, weather and airports for Niassia
Populated places in the Ziguinchor Department