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Poponguine, Senegal
Thiès · Senegal
Poponguine is a small city in Thiès, Senegal with a population of 8,651. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Poponguine
Popenguine-Ndayane, was formerly known as New Scania from 17th century CE until 1920s is a small town and urban commune on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in Senegal, located 70 km south of Dakar, on the Petite Côte, in the department of M'Bour in the region of Thiès Region.
Since 2008, it brings together two localities, Popenguine and Ndayane.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,651 |
| Population Density | 4,506 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5574°, -17.1140° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Thiès |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.9 inches (455 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Poponguine
Poponguine is a small city in Senegal (Thiès) with a population of 8,651. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5574°N, 17.1140°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 | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Poponguine has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Poponguine
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Elémentaire Toubab Dialaw | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Diass 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dakar Academy South | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole élémentaire de Kiniabour | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée de Diass | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Coranique | — | — | — | — |
| Demba Diouma Faye | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Privée | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Primaire Nianghal | — | — | — | — |
| Les enfants d'Ornella | — | — | — | — |
| Diass Excellence School | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Tack | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Arabe | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Privée primaire Dabakh | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Diass 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Coranique | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Coranique | — | — | — | — |
| Collége Privé Dabakh | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Poponguine
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTS 92.5 RSI | — | AAC | |
| Radio Keur Massar | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Poponguine
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keur Tostan | ||||
| Keur Tostan | ||||
| Keur Tostan | ||||
| Musée Khelcom | ||||
| Musée Khelcom |
Libraries in Poponguine
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteque Publique de Bargny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale de l'université de Thies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale de l'université de Thies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque centrale de l'université de Thies | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Daniel Brottier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'ENSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'ENSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'ENSA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nouro Té Wouté | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nouro Té Wouté | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nouro Té Wouté | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Xamle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Xamle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Xamle | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel Maurice Gueye | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturelle Lat Daro | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturelle Lat Daro | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturelle Lat Daro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poponguine
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daralle | |||||
| Diakhao | |||||
| Entrée marché Malika | |||||
| Entrée marché Malika | |||||
| Entrée marché Malika | |||||
| fruits et légumes | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Ainoumady | |||||
| Marche Arafat 2 | |||||
| Marché aux bestiaux | |||||
| Marché aux bestiaux | |||||
| Marché aux bestiaux | |||||
| marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché Bène Barraque | |||||
| marché bou ndaw | |||||
| Marché Central de Bargny | |||||
| Marché Central de Thiès | |||||
| Marché central de Yène Guedji | |||||
| Marché de Malika | |||||
| Marché de Pout | |||||
| Marché de Rufisque | |||||
| Marche de Sangalkam | |||||
| Marché de Sebi Ponty | |||||
| Marché de Sébikotane | |||||
| Marche Grand Thiès | |||||
| Marché jumbo | |||||
| Marché légumes | |||||
| Marché local Unité 14 | |||||
| Marché mbour 2 | |||||
| Marché Ngualaw | |||||
| Marché Unité 4 |
Hotels in Poponguine
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Poponguine
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Poponguine
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Poponguine
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Poponguine
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Poponguine
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Poponguine
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Poponguine
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Poponguine
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Basket Lat Dior | ||
| Stade Basket Lat Dior | ||
| Stade Caroline Faye | ||
| Stade Caroline Faye | ||
| Stade Demba Diop | ||
| Stade Lat Dior | ||
| Stade Lat Dior | ||
| Stade Maniang Soumaré | ||
| Stade Maniang Soumaré | ||
| Stade Municipal |
Airports Near Poponguine
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | DSS | Large Airport |
| Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | DKR | Large Airport |
| Djilor Pout Pout Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saly-Joseph Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Thiès Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Poponguine
34 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bio Ahwa du Rail | ||
| Bio Ahwa du Rail | ||
| Cabinet Medical Serigne Abdou Karim Mbacke | ||
| Cabinet Medical Serigne Abdou Karim Mbacke | ||
| case de sante de miname | ||
| case de sante de miname | ||
| Centre de santé de Grand Médine | ||
| Centre de santé de Grand Médine | ||
| Clinique camed | ||
| Clinique Foulo | ||
| Clinique Foulo | ||
| Clinique La Conception | ||
| Clinique La Conception | ||
| Clinique Matlaboul Chifa I | ||
| Clinique Matlaboul Chifa I | ||
| Clinique paramédical Le Doyen (Blue star) | ||
| Clinique paramédical Le Doyen (Blue star) | ||
| Dispensaire Malika | ||
| Ecole De Ante-Development Maternite | ||
| Ecole De Ante-Development Maternite | ||
| El Hadji Djibril Doucoure | ||
| Hôpital des Élèves | ||
| Hôpital des Élèves | ||
| Maternité municipale de Yeumbeul Nord | ||
| Maternité Soeurs du Sacré Coeur | ||
| Mouhamadou Bamba SENE | ||
| Plateau médical Absa | ||
| Plateau médical Absa | ||
| Poste de santé Varedo | ||
| Sant Yalla | ||
| Sant Yalla | ||
| Sant Yalla | ||
| YA SALAM | ||
| YA SALAM |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poponguine
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Notre-Dame de la Délivrance de Popenguine | |
| Église du Grand Monarque et du Christ de Lumière | |
| Église Sainte Rita | |
| Grande Mosqué de Kiniabour2 | |
| Grande Mosquée | |
| Grotte de la vierge noire | |
| Mosqué de Sangué | |
| Sanctuaire Marial de Popenguine |
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What is the population of Poponguine?
Poponguine has a population of 8,651 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 4,506 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poponguine?
Poponguine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.