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Risso Destination Guide

Delve into Risso in Senegal

Risso in the region of Thiès is a city in Senegal - some 60 mi or ( 97 km ) North-East of Dakar , the country's capital .

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Current time in Risso is now 11:46 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Dakar " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Yendounane, Toukouleur, Tivare, and Tioke Kiouar. While being here, make sure to check out Ziguinchor . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Risso ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Senegal: L'exode Rural [The Rural Exodus]

5:01 min by PlanYETAM
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Rural villagers have no work other than agriculure close to home. Learn how these Senegalese cope with their needs to find a steady income. ..

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Interesting facts about this location

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.

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Located at 15.12 -16.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Populated places in Senegal

Tivouane

Tivouane is one of a number of towns in Senegal with this name.

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Located at 14.95 -16.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: Populated places in Senegal