Bonconto (commune)


Bonconto Commune is a rural community of Bonconto Arrondissement in the Vélingara Department, Kolda Region, Senegal. It is also spelled Bonkonto. The commune is known as a major center of Shia Islam in Senegal and is home to the Al Hassanayni Grand Mosque of Darou Hidjiratou, the largest mosque in the commune.
Darou Hidjiratou is significant as the birthplace of a prominent Shi'i Muslim family in Senegal, which includes the village leader Cherif Habib Aidara and his brother Cherif Mohamed Aly Aidara, founder of the international NGO Mozdahir.

Demographics

Demographics of Bonconto Rural Community:
9 ethnic groups were counted in 2010, with Fulani making up most of the population.
Zones and villages in Bonconto Commune:
ZoneVillage centerPopulation Number of villagesVillages
BoncontoBonconto2,67011Bonconto, Bonconto Fouta, Darou Salam Djidéré, Téyel Pakane, Diyabougou, Fodé, Mandounka Kaly, Kéréwane Pakane, Koundara Kaba, Mounting Hamady, Nétéré Pakane, Kaél Béssel
BantancountouBantancountou1,1975Bantancountou, Darou Salam Sedou, Thiancoung, Kodionté, Sahatou
Saré BossédieSaré Bossédie4485Saré Bossédie, Mampatéyel, Pakane, Bandiangara, Patim Couta Pakane
Darou HidjiratouDarou Hidjiratou2,9258Darou Hidjiratou, Amanatoulaye, Fass, Afia, Pakinia Sinthiang, Pakinia Maoundé, Hamdalaye Koula, Moundou Sankoulé
ThiomolockThiomolock1,0766Thiomolock Tombong, Thiomolock Diam, Saré Yéro Bouly, Sinthiang Baïlo, Hamdallye Barka, Sinthiang Guélladio

Notable people

is significant as the birthplace of a prominent Shi'i Muslim family in Senegal, including: