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Tambacounda, Senegal
Tambacounda · Senegal
Tambacounda is a large city in Tambacounda, Senegal with a population of 149,071. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Tambacounda
Tambacounda is the largest city in eastern Senegal, 400 kilometres (250 mi) southeast of Dakar, and is the regional capital of the province of the same name. Its population in 2023 was 149,071.
People
Climate
| Population | 149,071 |
| Population Density | 6,484 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7707°, -13.6673° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Tambacounda |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.5 inches (749 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tambacounda
Tambacounda is a large city in Senegal (Tambacounda) with a population of 149,071. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Tambacounda
Tambacounda has an average annual temperature of 29.5°C (85°F). The hottest month is May (33.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 738 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7707°N, 13.6673°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Tambacounda has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 75°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tambacounda
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole élémentaire Moriba DIARRA de BOTOU | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Camp Navetane | — | — | — | — |
| Jean XXIII | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| Adja Aida Mbaye | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Thierno Souleymane Agne | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Gouye | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Gouye Elementaire | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Mame Cheikh Mbaye | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Elementaire Batou Diarra | — | — | — | — |
| CM Tambacounda Commune 1 | — | — | — | — |
| CM Abattoir | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School Saré Guillèle 2 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tambacounda
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Tambacounda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| marnnier |
Hotels in Tambacounda
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tambacounda
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tambacounda
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tambacounda
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tambacounda
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tambacounda
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tambacounda
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tambacounda
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tambacounda Airport | TUD | Medium Airport |
| Simenti Airport | SMY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tambacounda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tambacounda
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale de Marie Reine | |
| Grande mosquée de Tambacounda | |
| Mbare gounasse | |
| Mosquée Camp Navetane | |
| Mosquée peulh |
Quick Facts
Around Tambacounda
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tambacounda
What is the population of Tambacounda?
Tambacounda has a population of 149,071 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 6,484 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tambacounda?
Tambacounda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.