Kolda ( Arabic : كولدا ; Wolof : Koldaa) is a city and urban commune located in southern Senegal . It is the capital city of Kolda Region and Kolda Department , a region known historically and popularly as Haute Casamance .
6-513: The name Kolda derives from the name of the city's founder Koly Dado who first created a settlement near the shores of the Casamance River . Kolda is the chief city of Kolda Department and of the Kolda Region . The city is located on National Road 6, also called the "southern route" due to the fact that it goes from Dakar to Ziguinchor through Tambacounda , Vélingara and Kolda. Dakar,
12-550: Is 81.9 °F with a maximum of 94.8 °F in April, May and October, and a minimum of 68.7 °F in January and August. As 2002, Kolda's population was 53,921. In 2007, official estimations, numbered the population at 62,258 inhabitants. The majority population is members of the Fula ethnic group. Mandinke and Jola ethnic groups are also present. A Center of Zootechniques Research (CRZ)
18-700: The capital city of Sénégal, is located 670 kilometers from Kolda. Local administrative districts include Bantanguel, Doumassou, Ndiobène, Sarè Moussa, Gadapara, Sarè Kemo, Sinthiang Tountouroung, Sinthiang Idriss, Escale, Sikilo, and Faraba. Kolda is the main capital of the region incorporating the two departments of Velingara and Fafacourou. Both vegetation and rainfall are abundant in Kolda. The wet season lasts for five months, from June through October. The dry season begins in November and ends in May. The annual average temperature
24-474: The most important towns on the river, that connects it to Bignona on the north bank. Other important settlements on its banks include Goudomp, Sedhiou, Diattakounda, Tanaff, and Kolda . The river is named after the Kasa Mansa , or king of the precolonial Kasa kingdom . 12°33′22″N 16°45′44″W / 12.5561°N 16.7622°W / 12.5561; -16.7622 This article related to
30-627: The most part into the Atlantic Ocean along a path about 200 miles (320 km) in length. However, only 80 miles (130 km) are navigable. The Casamance is the principal river of the Kolda , Sédhiou , and Ziguinchor Regions in the southern portion of Senegal . It is located between the Gambia River to the north and the Cacheu and Geba rivers to the south. There is a bridge at Ziguinchor , one of
36-450: Was established in Kolda in 1972. Major crops include cotton, cereals like miley, fonio, peanut and another vegetables. Kolda also has major sheep, cattle, and dairy production. Kolda is abundant in fruits such as mangoes, oranges, and acajou nuts. 12°53′N 14°57′W / 12.883°N 14.950°W / 12.883; -14.950 Casamance River The Casamance River ( French : Fleuve Casamance ) flows westward for
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