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Bounkiling, Senegal
Sédhiou · Senegal
Bounkiling is a small city in Sédhiou, Senegal with a population of 6,416. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bounkiling
Bounkiling is a town of commune status in the Sédhiou Region of Senegal. It is the capital of the Bounkiling Department. The population in 2013 was 6,416, an increase from the 2,651 counted in 2002.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,416 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.0500°, -15.7000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Sédhiou |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.2 inches (946 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bounkiling
Bounkiling is a small city in Senegal (Sédhiou) with a population of 6,416. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 165.4 sq mi (428.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0500°N, 15.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Bounkiling has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Bounkiling
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor Airport | ZIG | Medium Airport |
| Kolda Airport | KDA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bounkiling?
Bounkiling has a population of 6,416 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 165.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bounkiling?
Bounkiling has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.