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Kédougou, Senegal

Kédougou · Senegal

Kédougou is a mid-size city in Kédougou, Senegal with a population of 30,051. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,051 Population 2,447/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
43.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Kédougou

Kédougou

Kédougou is a town in the Kédougou Region of south-eastern Senegal near the border with Mali and Guinea. It lies at an elevation of 167 m (548 ft) above sea level.

People

Population30,051
Density2,447/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population30,051
Population Density2,447 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates12.5556°, -12.1808°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceKédougou
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.9 inches (1,115 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kédougou

Kédougou is a mid-size city in Senegal (Kédougou) with a population of 30,051. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Kédougou

Kédougou has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1193 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 33.4° 0.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 36.7° 0.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 38.8° 1.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 39.6° 3.4
May 0°C / 32°F - / 39.1° 56.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 35.1° 147.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 32° 253.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 31.3° 317.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 31.9° 309.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 34.3° 98.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 35.6° 6.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 34.3° 0.2
Kédougou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above Senegal avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density2,447/sq mi
Coordinates12.5556°N, 12.1808°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
February 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 91°F (33°C) 1.9 in
June 85°F (29°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Kédougou has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 78°F in December to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kédougou

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School of Dar Salam - - - -
Lycée Samecouta - - - -
Lycee Macire Ba - - - -
Lycee Technique industriel et Minier Mamba Guirassy - - - -
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Hotels in Kédougou

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Thomas Sankara
Hotel Bedik
Hotel Les Cocotiers de Kedougou
Relais de Kedougou

Restaurants in Kédougou

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Le Carrefour

Castles in Kédougou

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château d'eau

Clinics in Kédougou

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet paramédical Mansaly Bandafassi

Bus Stations in Kédougou

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Kédougou
SN #4416219011

Gas Stations in Kédougou

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ola Energy
Shell
SN #4731058521
SN #8408765665
Star
Total

Banks in Kédougou

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CBAO
CNCAS

Airports Near Kédougou

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kédougou AirportKGGMedium Airport
Niokolo-Koba AirportNIKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kédougou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque of Dar Salam

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
167 m (548 ft)
Mayor
Amath Dansokho
Twinned With
Bruay-la-Buissière

🇸🇳 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 Kédougou

What is the population of Kédougou?

Kédougou has a population of 30,051 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 2,447 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kédougou?

Kédougou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches.

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