Somb (also Som or Sombe) is a town in Senegal situated in the west of the country.
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The Battle of Fandane-Thiouthioune (18th July 1867) more commonly known as The Battle of Somb took place in the vicinity of this town when Maba Diakhou Bâ tried to launch jihad against the Serer people of Sine but was defeat by the King of Sine Maat Sine Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof. [1][2]
Somb is a town in the Département of Gossas, in the region of Fatick. It is part of the rural community of Patar Lia.
The nearest towns are Djilassene, Ndiayene, Ndiok Doumaleourou, Dok, Kodieri, Koral and the two historical towns of Fandène, Tioutoune (Thiouthioune).