Coordinates: 14°41′38″N 17°14′01″W / 14.69389°N 17.23361°W / 14.69389; -17.23361

Bargny, Senegal

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Bargny, Senegal
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CountryFile:Flag of Senegal.svg Senegal
RegionDakar Region
Area
 • Commune
12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3.3 ft)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Commune
69,242
 • Density5,330/km2 (13,810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Bargny (also, Bargny-Gouddau and Bargny Gouddou) is a settlement and urban commune in Senegal. It is located in a somewhat sheltered bay about 15 km to the east of the capital, Dakar.

Environment

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The community has a number of severe environmental threats, including coastal erosion and contamination from economic projects and industries in the community.[2]

Industries

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Cement

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The town holds one of the largest cement factories in West Africa.[3] Created in 1984, the factory creates toxic dust which exposes local residents to contamination.[3]

Transport

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Bargny is the site of a proposed deep water port for mineral exports,[4] such as iron ore.[5]

The railway following the coast from Dakar heads inland from this point to Thiès.

In 2016, construction of the Train Express Regional started.

Power

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A coal-fired power station, the Sendou power station, was opened in 2018.[3]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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