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Diawara, Senegal

Matam · Senegal

Diawara is a small city in Matam, Senegal with a population of 7,541. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

7,541 Population 5,201/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Diawara

Diawara is a town and urban commune in Tambacounda Region of eastern Senegal, lying in the Senegal river valley near the Malian border. Its population in 2023 was 12,147.

People

Population7,541
Density5,201/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population7,541
Population Density5,201 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates15.0220°, -12.5437°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceMatam
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (491 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Diawara

Diawara is a small city in Senegal (Matam) with a population of 7,541. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Diawara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average84.3°F
56% above Senegal avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density5,201/sq mi
Coordinates15.0220°N, 12.5437°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
October 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Diawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 76°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Diawara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Golmy

Stadiums & Teams in Diawara

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Airports Near Diawara

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bakel AirportBXEMedium Airport
Sélibaby AirportSEYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Diawara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosquée de HLM

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Twinned With
Longvic

🇸🇳 About Senegal

Capital Dakar
Population 15,854,360
Area 196,190 km²
GDP (USD) $30,696,331,296
GDP per capita $1,698
HDI 0.517
Life expectancy 68.7 years
Internet users 60.6%
Urban population 54.7%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +221
TLD .sn
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diawara

What is the population of Diawara?

Diawara has a population of 7,541 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 5,201 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Diawara?

Diawara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.

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