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Gossas Village, Senegal

Fatick · Senegal

Gossas Village is a small city in Fatick, Senegal with a population of 15,630. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,630 Population 307/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Gossas Village

Gossas is a town and urban commune in Fatick Region in western Senegal, about 90 km from the capital Dakar.

People

Population15,630
Density307/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population15,630
Population Density307 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates14.4841°, -16.1138°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceFatick
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gossas Village

Gossas Village is a small city in Senegal (Fatick) with a population of 15,630. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Gossas Village

Gossas Village has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 540 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 14.8° / 35.1° 0.3
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 16.8° / 36.1° 1.8
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 18° / 39.1° 0.3
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 18.8° / 40° 0.0
May 30.4°C / 87°F 20.4° / 40.5° 0.1
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 22.4° / 38.4° 20.3
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 23.7° / 35.5° 96.5
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 23.6° / 33.9° 196.3
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 23.6° / 33.9° 188.4
Oct 30°C / 86°F 22.8° / 37.3° 35.8
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 19.1° / 38.1° 0.4
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 16.7° / 35.6° 0.0
Gossas Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above Senegal avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area50.9 sq mi (131.8 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates14.4841°N, 16.1138°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Gossas Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Gossas Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée de Diakhao

Libraries in Gossas Village

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque communale0.0

Farmers Markets in Gossas Village

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Diourbel
Marché de Guinguinéo
Marché Ndoumbé Diop
Place du marché

Airports Near Gossas Village

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaolack AirportKLCMedium Airport
Djilor Pout Pout AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Area
5.6 km² (2.2 mi²)

🇸🇳 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 Gossas Village

What is the population of Gossas Village?

Gossas Village has a population of 15,630 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 307 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gossas Village?

Gossas Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

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