Kagnout


Kagnout is a village in Casamance, Senegal. It is located near the left bank of the estuary of the Casamance River.

History

On March 25, 1851, the leaders of Kagnout permanently ceded the island of Carabane to France.

Administration

The village is part of the rural community of Mlomp in Oussouye, Ziguinchor.

Geography

The nearest towns are Carabane, Hitou, Kabounkoute, Niomoune, Loudia Diola, Mlomp, and Samatit.