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Louga, Senegal
Louga · Senegal
Louga is a large city in Louga, Senegal with a population of 113,365. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Louga
Louga is a city in northwestern Senegal. Louga is a cattle market centre, and has road and rail links with the port city of Saint-Louis to the northwest and Dakar to the southwest. The area surrounding Louga is at the northern limits of Senegal's peanut- (groundnut-) growing area and is inhabited by the Fulani, who are generally pastoral nomads, and the Wolof, who are sedentary farmers. Louga is located in what is called the Ndiambour, which used to be part of the Cayor province.
People
Climate
| Population | 113,365 |
| Population Density | 15,217 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.6187°, -16.2244° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Louga |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.6 inches (346 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Louga
Louga is a large city in Senegal (Louga) with a population of 113,365. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Louga
Louga has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 695 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6187°N, 16.2244°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Louga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Louga
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Malick Sall | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Franco-Arabe public de Louga | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elementaire Grand Louga | - | - | - | - |
| Nouveau Lycée de Louga | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Djily Mbaye | - | - | - | - |
| CFP Louga | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elémentaire 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Louga | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Dagathie Drop | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Keur Mbarik Wolof | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Yourouklène | - | - | - | - |
| GRFPE Louga | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire Artillerie Nord | - | - | - | - |
| CEMT - Anciennne Ferme Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Sainte Marie | - | - | - | - |
| Keur Serigne Louga Nord | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Artillerie | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elémentaire 1 | - | - | - | - |
| CEM Modou Awa Balla Mbacké | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elémentaire Artillerie Nord | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire de Modou Khari | - | - | - | - |
| SOS | - | - | - | - |
| Franco-Arabe Cheikh Kébé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elémentaire Franco-Arabe public | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Franco-Arabe Tawfekh | - | - | - | - |
| Daara coranique Siradjoudine | - | - | - | - |
| Daara coranique Alou Moussa | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Louga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Louga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée des percussions de Louga |
Farmers Markets in Louga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché de thiokhna | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| marché | |||||
| Marché Central de Marbath | |||||
| Marché de Diamaguene | |||||
| Marché de Nguik Fal | |||||
| Marché police | |||||
| Marché thiokhna |
Hotels in Louga
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Louga
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Louga
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Louga
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Louga
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Louga
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Louga
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Louga
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Louga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Louga
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Airport | XLS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Louga
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Contrôle Régional de Finances Louga | |
| DHL | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Louga
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grande Mosquée de Louga | |
| Grande Mosquée El Hadji Djily Mbaye | |
| Mosquée Alpha Moussa Ka | |
| Mosquée Bathie Kébé | |
| Mosquée de Dagathie Drop | |
| Mosquée de Diéri Nakhal | |
| Mosquée de Khanda | |
| Mosquée de la Gare | |
| Mosquée de Modou Khari | |
| Mosquée de Nakhal | |
| Mosquée de Nganiakh Dieng | |
| Mosquée de Thiokhna | |
| mosquée de travaux | |
| Mosquée Mouride | |
| Mosquée Moussa Sow | |
| Mosquée Sokhna Astou Sy | |
| Paroisse Sainte Thérèse |
Quick Facts
Around Louga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇸🇳 About Senegal
Frequently Asked Questions About Louga
What is the population of Louga?
Louga has a population of 113,365 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 15,217 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Louga?
Louga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.