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Mékhé, Senegal
Thiès · Senegal
Mékhé is a small city in Thiès, Senegal with a population of 27,566. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mékhé
Meckhe is a town and urban commune in Senegal, which is located in the north-west of the country, between Dakar and Saint-Louis. It lies in the department of Tivaouane within the region of Thiès. It had a population of 27,566 in 2023.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,566 |
| Population Density | 11,251 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1097°, -16.6218° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Thiès |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1 inches (409 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mékhé
Mékhé is a small city in Senegal (Thiès) with a population of 27,566. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Mékhé
Mékhé has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1097°N, 16.6218°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°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 | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Mékhé has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mékhé
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole coranique Ndoyène Ndiasse | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elémentaire de Kelle | - | - | - | - |
| Daara Coranique de Ndawéne | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elementaire de Ngéoul Louto | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elementaire de Battal1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elementaire de Dior | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Elementaire de Keur Diadié | - | - | - | - |
| Ndieunoum Malick Ndiaye (ex Ecole Meckhe 1) | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 3 de Méckhé | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Cheikh Mourat Ndaw | - | - | - | - |
| Daara Tafsir Demba Ndoye | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire de Méckhé Village | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Kelle | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire Tabby | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire Ngadiaga | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole élémentaire de Merina Dakhar | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mékhé
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Mékhé
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mango gui | |||||
| Marché couvert de Méckhé | |||||
| Marché de Kelle | |||||
| Marché de Merina Dakhar | |||||
| Marché de Pire Goureye | |||||
| Marhé de ndande |
Hotels in Mékhé
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mékhé
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mékhé
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mékhé
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mékhé
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mékhé
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | DSS | Large Airport |
| Saly-Joseph Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Thiès Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mékhé
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste de Kelle |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mékhé
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Daara Tafsir Demba Ndoye | |
| Eglise Catholique de Meckhe | |
| Grand Mosquée | |
| Grande mosquée de Gatty | |
| Grande Mosquée de Mékhé | |
| Grande Mosquée de Merina Dakhar | |
| Grande Mosquée de Ngadiaga | |
| Mosquée Cissène | |
| Mosquée de Battal1 | |
| Mosquée de Dawakh Ba | |
| Mosquée de Gade Ndiass | |
| Mosquée de Ndawéne | |
| Mosquée de Ndiandiar Makha | |
| Mosquée de Ndourène Batal | |
| Mosquée de Ngadiaga | |
| Mosquée de Ngéoul louto | |
| Mosquée de Teugue Ndiass | |
| Mosquée de Thiénéne | |
| Mosquée des HLM de Meckhe | |
| Mosquée Ndiawène |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mékhé
What is the population of Mékhé?
Mékhé has a population of 27,566 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 11,251 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mékhé?
Mékhé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.