Village Diamangolo

small village in valley at base of cliffs (was larger before Fulbe predations 19th C); stop on vehicle route Fatoma to Banguel Toupé; settled from Koubewel near Douentza (Ongoiba), Kendié (Ombotimbé), and Tougoumé just north of Sevare-Bandiagara highway (Ouologuem)

Location

14°37'37.68"N, 3°42'37.44"W; (14.63, -3.71) source: Dogon project

Transcribed name

jàmàŋgɔ́lɔ̀ ~ jàmgɔ́lɔ̀ (Dogul Dom)

Language

Western Niger Fulfulde

Surnames

Ongoiba, Ombotimbé, Ouologuem

Industries

many Fulfulde-speaking ethnic Dogon, also some Dogul Dom and Mombo speakers