Marsassoum

Marsassoum
Town and commune
Marsassoum
Location in Senegal
Coordinates: 12°49′39″N 15°58′50″W / 12.82750°N 15.98056°W / 12.82750; -15.98056
Country Senegal
RegionZiguinchor
DepartmentZiguinchor
ArrondissementMarsassoum
Area
  Town and commune
3.599 km2 (1.390 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
  Town and commune
9,815
  Density2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Marsassoum is a small town and seat of the Marsassoum Arrondissement in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal, roughly 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Ziguinchor. It lies on the bank of the Soungrougrou River. In 2023 it had a population of 9,815.