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Bargny, Senegal

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The town holds one of the largest cement factories in West Africa. Created in 1984, the factory creates toxic dust which exposes local residents to contamination.
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The railway following the coast from Dakar heads inland from this point to
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and contamination from economic projects and industries in the community.
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The community has a number of severe environmental threats, including
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Commune
Bargny, Senegal is located in Senegal
14°41′36″N 17°14′01″W / 14.69333°N 17.23361°W / 14.69333; -17.23361
Senegal
Region
Dakar Region
Commune
Commune
Time zone
UTC+0
GMT
Senegal
Dakar
coastal erosion
deep water port
Thiès
Train Express Regional
coal-fired power station
Sendou power station
Abasse Ndione
Railway stations in Senegal


Citypopulation.de
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