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Médina Gounas, Senegal
Kolda · Senegal
Médina Gounas is a mid-size city in Kolda, Senegal with a population of 36,588. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Médina Gounas
Madina Gounass est une commune de Haute-Casamance, située dans le sud-est du Sénégal, à proximité du Parc national du Niokolo-Koba. C'est une ville sainte de la confrérie soufie tidjane, fondée par Thierno Mouhamadou Saidou Ba (RTA) et qui a connu un essor démographique rapide. Elle fait partie du département de Vélingara dans la région de Kolda.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,588 |
| Population Density | 122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1361°, -13.7557° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Kolda |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.2 inches (946 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Médina Gounas
Médina Gounas is a mid-size city in Senegal (Kolda) with a population of 36,588. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Médina Gounas
Médina Gounas has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (34.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1412 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 298.9 sq mi (774.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1361°N, 13.7557°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Médina Gounas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Médina Gounas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Bus Stations in Médina Gounas
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Médina Gounas
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Médina Gounas
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tambacounda Airport | TUD | Medium Airport |
| (??Duplicate??)LEVS AIRPORT | — | Small Airport |
| Sambailo Airport | SBI | Small Airport |
| Simenti Airport | SMY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Médina Gounas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste de Médina Gounass |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Médina Gounas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daaka de Medina Gounass |
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What is the population of Médina Gounas?
Médina Gounas has a population of 36,588 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 298.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Médina Gounas?
Médina Gounas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.