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Koungheul, Senegal

Kaffrine · Senegal

Koungheul is a mid-size city in Kaffrine, Senegal with a population of 31,149. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

31,149 Population 10,559/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Koungheul

Koungheul is a town and urban commune in central Senegal in the department of the same name. It lies in the region of Kaffrine and is situated between the towns of Kaolack and Tambacounda. The population is 31,149, most of whom are Wolof people.

People

Population31,149
Density10,559/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population31,149
Population Density10,559 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates13.9833°, -14.8000°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceKaffrine
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Koungheul

Koungheul is a mid-size city in Senegal (Kaffrine) with a population of 31,149. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Koungheul

Koungheul has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (33.2°C), the coldest is Dec (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 844 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 14.4° / 38.2° 0.0
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 16.4° / 40.6° 0.0
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 18.3° / 42.7° 0.0
Apr 32.6°C / 91°F 21° / 44.5° 0.2
May 33.2°C / 92°F 22.3° / 45.1° 4.5
Jun 31.6°C / 89°F 23.5° / 42.4° 51.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.4° 159.8
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 23.3° / 34.3° 316.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.6° 233.6
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 19.9° / 34.1° 76.6
Nov 26°C / 79°F 16° / 35.3° 0.7
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 15° / 36.2° 0.9
Koungheul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Senegal avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density10,559/sq mi
Coordinates13.9833°N, 14.8000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 3.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Koungheul has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 76°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Koungheul

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole 2
Ecole 1
CEM El Haj I. Ba
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Radio Stations near Koungheul

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Koungheul

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Keur Ghan

Restaurants in Koungheul

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceebujen
Chicken dibiterie
Dibitary
Dibiterie
Eggs, spaghetti
Food

Train Stations in Koungheul

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koungheul

Bus Stations in Koungheul

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière

Gas Stations in Koungheul

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell gas station
Total
Total gas station (small)

Banks in Koungheul

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Base de vie KEC

Post Offices in Koungheul

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Groupe la Poste
Pos office
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koungheul

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Twinned With
Fontenay-sous-Bois

🇸🇳 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 Koungheul

What is the population of Koungheul?

Koungheul has a population of 31,149 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 10,559 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koungheul?

Koungheul 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 81°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

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