All Countries
Kolda, Senegal
Kolda · Senegal
Kolda is a large city in Kolda, Senegal with a population of 103,574. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Kolda, Senegal
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Kolda
Kolda is a city and urban commune located in southern Senegal. It is the capital city of Kolda Region and Kolda Department, a region known historically and popularly as Haute Casamance.
People
Climate
| Population | 103,574 |
| Population Density | 6,756 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8939°, -14.9413° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Kolda |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.0 inches (991 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kolda
Kolda is a large city in Senegal (Kolda) with a population of 103,574. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Kolda
Kolda has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (32.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1110 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8939°N, 14.9413°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 | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Kolda has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kolda
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El HADJI Alpha Coumbarou Cissé | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire de Hilele | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Moussa Camara | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Wakilo | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Sikolo Nord | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Amadou Michel Diop | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Joseph Baldé | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kolda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kolda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market |
Hotels in Kolda
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kolda
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kolda
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kolda
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kolda
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kolda
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bafatá Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gabu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kolda Airport | KDA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kolda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Groupe La Poste (Bureau kolda) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolda
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aidara Counda | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Ecole Eléméntaire de Saré Bidji | |
| Manguier | |
| Manguier | |
| Manguier | |
| Manguier | |
| Mosqué de Saré Bidji | |
| Mosquee |
Quick Facts
Around Kolda
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇸🇳 About Senegal
Frequently Asked Questions About Kolda
What is the population of Kolda?
Kolda has a population of 103,574 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 6,756 people per square mile, spread across 15.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kolda?
Kolda 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 79°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches.