Explore Talene in Senegal
Talene in the region of Thiès is a town in Senegal - some 53 mi or ( 85 km ) North-East of Dakar , the country's capital city .
Current time in Talene is now 09:12 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Dakar " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Yenima, Yendam, Tioke Kiouar, and Timbora. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ziguinchor . Where to go and what to see in Talene ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tivouane
Tivouane is one of a number of towns in Senegal with this name.
Located at 14.95 -16.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Meckhe
Meckhe is a commune in Senegal, consisting of approx. 19,000 inhabitants. It is located in the north-west of the country, between Dakar and Saint-Louis, in the region of Thiès in the department of Tivaouane. Its population is mostly of Wolof origin. Economical activity is centered on agriculture, handicrafts, commerce and cattle breeding. It is a sister city with 22x20px Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.
Located at 15.12 -16.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Alvise Cadamosto
Alvise Cadamosto or Alvide da Ca' da Mosto (also known in Portuguese as Luís Cadamosto; c. 1432 – July 16, 1483) was a Venetian slave trader and explorer, who was hired by the Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator and undertook two known journeys to West Africa in 1455 and 1456, accompanied by the Genoese captain Antoniotto Usodimare.
Located at 15.16 -16.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
Thiès
See also Thiess/Thies (name). Thiès is the third largest city in Senegal with a population officially estimated at 320,000 in 2005. It lies 60 km east of Dakar on the N2 road and at the junction of railway lines to Dakar, Bamako and St-Louis. It is the capital of Thiès Region and is a major industrial city.
Located at 14.78 -16.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 31 km away
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