Palmarin (also called Palmarin Fakao, Palmarin-facao, or Nguedj) is a coastal village in Senegal, located in Sine-Saloum near Sangomar Point between Joal-Fadiouth and Djifer.
History Palmarin was formerly part of the Kingdom of Sine. Throughout the 19th century, the village participated in the trade of ivory and fur.
Administration Palmarin is now part of Fatick Department in Fatick Region.
Geography The nearest towns are Joal-Fadiouth, Ngalou Sessene, Mar Lodj, Mar Souloum, Diakhanor, and Guimsam.
Population In 2003, there were 6698 people and 758 households in the rural community of Palmarin.
Economy Palmarin's economy is dominated by fishing and agriculture, however tourism also make a contribution, thanks to the beaches, palm trees (which give the village its name), and palm wine.
Climate Palmarin has a hot semi-arid climate (BSh) with no rainfall from November to May and moderate to heavy rainfall from June to October.
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External links
The rural community of Palmarin on the PEPAM website