The village is part of the rural community of Mlomp, Loudia Ouoloff, Oussouye, Ziguinchor.

The nearest towns are Efrane Elinkine, Sifoka, Carabane, Samatit, Santiaba Ouolof, and Tamani.

According to PEPAM (Water and Sanitation Program for the Millennium), there are 339 people and 47 households in Elinkine.

This small fishing port is a popular tourist location.

This is partially because of its beach, but also because it is the embarkation point for the island of Carabane.