Rosso, Senegal is a town in the Saint-Louis region of Senegal, located on the border with Mauritania. It is situated at the mouth of the Senegal River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. The town has a tropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Rosso has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the 15th century when it was founded by the Portuguese. It was later occupied by the French and became part of Senegal after independence in 1960.
Geographic Data for Rosso, Saint-Louis, Senegal
| Latitude | 16° 29.917' |
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| Longitude | -15° -48.917' |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |