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Kaolack, Senegal
Kaolack · Senegal
Kaolack is a large city in Kaolack, Senegal with a population of 298,904. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kaolack
Kaolack is a town with a population of 298,904 on the north bank of the Saloum River about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from its mouth and the N1 road in Senegal. It is the capital of the Kaolack Region, which borders The Gambia to the south.
Kaolack is an important regional market town and is Senegal's main peanut trading and processing center. As the center of the Ibrahimiyya branch of the Tijaniyyah Sufi order founded by Ibrayima Ñas, it is also a major center of Islamic education. The Leona Niassene mosque (right) in Kaolack is one of the largest and best known in Senegal.
People
Climate
| Population | 298,904 |
| Population Density | 7,952 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.1520°, -16.0726° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Kaolack |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kaolack
Kaolack is a large city in Senegal (Kaolack) with a population of 298,904. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Kaolack
Kaolack has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1520°N, 16.0726°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Kaolack has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kaolack
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole primaire 1 Koutal | - | - | - | - |
| ÉCOLE CG BACARI | - | - | - | - |
| Malafi Dieng | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Kabatoki | - | - | - | - |
| Immaculée Conception | - | - | - | - |
| Lycèe Ngane Saer | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Sam 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Sam 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Franco Arabe de Kaolack | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Darul Hadith | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire El Hadj Serign Diaw | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Gambetta | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Valdiodio Ndiaye | - | - | - | - |
| Lycèe Valdiodio Ndiaye | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire de Khelcom Birame | - | - | - | - |
| CEM de Khelcom Birame | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE ISSA DIOUF | - | - | - | - |
| lycée ibrahima diouf et le cem moustapha ndiaye | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique et Commercial El Hadj Abdoulaye Niass | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire El Hadj Serign Diaw | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Darul Hadith | - | - | - | - |
| ÉCOLE CG BACARI | - | - | - | - |
| Malafi Dieng | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire | - | - | - | - |
| Immaculée Conception | - | - | - | - |
| Lycèe Ngane Saer | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Sam 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Sam 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire 1 Koutal | - | - | - | - |
| Cours Privèe Mboutou Sow | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Gambetta | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Valdiodio Ndiaye | - | - | - | - |
| Lycèe Valdiodio Ndiaye | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE ISSA DIOUF | - | - | - | - |
| lycée ibrahima diouf et le cem moustapha ndiaye | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique et Commercial El Hadj Abdoulaye Niass | - | - | - | - |
| Cours Privèe Mboutou Sow | - | - | - | - |
| École Sibassor 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Mixe de Sibassor | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kaolack
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Kaolack
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Amadou DEME | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Amadou DEME | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kaolack
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien Marché | |||||
| Marché de Guinguinéo | |||||
| Marché Medina Baye | |||||
| Place du marché | |||||
| Village Artisanal de Kaolack |
Hotels in Kaolack
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kaolack
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kaolack
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kaolack
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaolack
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaolack
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kaolack
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kaolack
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Lamine Gueye | ||
| Stade municipal de Khelcom Birame |
Airports Near Kaolack
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kaolack Airport | KLC | Medium Airport |
| Djilor Pout Pout Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaolack
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Ndorong | |
| Bureau de Poste de Ndorong |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaolack
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedrale Saint-Theophile de Kaolack | |
| Cathedrale Saint-Theophile de Kaolack | |
| mosquée | |
| Mosquée Kanene | |
| Mosquée Médina Baye Niasse | |
| Mosquée Ndiouga Kébé | |
| Pencc mi |
Quick Facts
Around Kaolack
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Kaolack?
Kaolack has a population of 298,904 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 7,952 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kaolack?
Kaolack has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.