Ziguinchor is the capital of the Ziguinchor Region and serves as the chief town of the Casamance area in Senegal. Situated at the mouth of the Casamance River, it is geographically distinct from the northern part of the country, as it is nearly separated by the nation of The Gambia.
The city has a population of 214,874 and ranks as the eighth largest city in Senegal. It serves as a primary urban center for the southern coastal region.