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Oussouye, Senegal

Ziguinchor · Senegal

Oussouye is a small town in Ziguinchor, Senegal with a population of 4,828. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,828 Population 8,047/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dakar Timezone

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About Oussouye

Oussouye

Oussouye is a small town and urban commune in the Oussouye Department in the Ziguinchor Region of Senegal. It lies in the area of Basse Casamance in the south of the country.

People

Population4,828
Density8,047/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population4,828
Population Density8,047 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates12.4850°, -16.5469°
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Country🇸🇳 Senegal
State / ProvinceZiguinchor
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation52.4 inches (1,332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oussouye

Oussouye is a small town in Senegal (Ziguinchor) with a population of 4,828. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.

Climate in Oussouye

Oussouye has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.6°C), the coldest is Apr (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1334 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 18.8° / 32.5° 1.4
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.7° 0.0
Mar 26°C / 79°F 19.7° / 32.2° 0.0
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 20.3° / 30.4° 0.0
May 26.1°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.1° 5.6
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.7° 55.4
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.3° 321.6
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 24.5° / 30.6° 483.4
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.3° 326.3
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.7° 136.4
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 33° 3.5
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 19.8° / 32.9° 0.0
Oussouye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Senegal avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density8,047/sq mi
Coordinates12.4850°N, 16.5469°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above Senegal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
July 80°F (26°C) 13.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 18.3 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Oussouye has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.3") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Oussouye

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège d'Elinkine
Ecole Elémentaire Edouard Diatta
CEM Aline Sitoé Diatta
Lycée Oussouye
CEM Aline Sitoé Diatta
Ecole publique de Djivente
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Radio Stations near Oussouye

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Oussouye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fabrique
Musée de la Tradition Diola
Musée Kadioute
Sangawatt

Farmers Markets in Oussouye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché à légumes du Cap Skirring
Marché Artisanal du Cap Skirring
Marché couvert
Marché d'Elinkine

Hotels in Oussouye

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campement Alulum
Campement Emanaye
Campement la Casamance
Campement les îles
Campement villageois d’Elinkine
Carabane
Cemp Enanpor
Cemp Seleki
Chez Yaya
Complexe hotelier abandoné : Le Djiromait
Egueye's island camp
Hôtel Kabekel

Clinics in Oussouye

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maternité et case de santé de Djivente

Bus Stations in Oussouye

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière

Stadiums & Teams in Oussouye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oussouye

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Skirring AirportCSKMedium Airport
Ziguinchor AirportZIGMedium Airport

Post Offices in Oussouye

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La poste

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Area
4.2 km² (1.6 mi²)
Twinned With
Cabourg

🇸🇳 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 Oussouye

What is the population of Oussouye?

Oussouye has a population of 4,828 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 8,047 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oussouye?

Oussouye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.4 inches.

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