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Touba, Senegal
Diourbel Region · Senegal
Touba is a major city in Diourbel Region, Senegal with a population of 1,120,824. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Touba
Ṭouba is a city in central Senegal, part of Diourbel Region and Mbacké district. With a population of 1,120,824 in 2023, it is the second most populated Senegalese city after Dakar. It is the holy city of Mouridism and the burial place of its founder, Shaikh Ahmadou Bàmba Mbàcke. Next to his tomb stands a large mosque, completed in 1963.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,120,824 |
| Population Density | 4,733 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8623°, -15.8753° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Diourbel Region |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.2 inches (463 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Touba
Touba is a major city in Senegal (Diourbel Region) with a population of 1,120,824. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Touba
Touba has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jun (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 658 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 236.8 sq mi (613.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8623°N, 15.8753°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Touba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in Touba
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internat Taysiroul Hasiir | - | - | - | - |
| MKA Exellence | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 3 (Serigne Moustapha Thieytou) | - | - | - | - |
| Cours Privé Fallou Galas | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Gawane (Sokhna Khary Penda ) | - | - | - | - |
| Cem Gaindé Fatma | - | - | - | - |
| Mame Cheikh Ibrahima Fall | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Mame Cheikh Ibrahima Fall | - | - | - | - |
| Université de Touba | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Mbacké | - | - | - | - |
| Internat Taysiroul Hasiir | - | - | - | - |
| MKA Exellence | - | - | - | - |
| Université de Touba | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Touba
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Touba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daaray Kamil (Bibliothèque Cheikhoul Khadim) | 0.0 | |||||
| Daaray Kamil (Bibliothèque Cheikhoul Khadim) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Touba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Guédé Bousso | |||||
| Marche Dianatou | |||||
| Marche Dianatou | |||||
| Marché Massamba Dieng(Mame Rama) | |||||
| Market |
Restaurants in Touba
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Touba
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Touba
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Touba
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Touba
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Touba
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Touba
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Touba
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Touba
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kaolack Airport | KLC | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Touba
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Touba (Annexe Darrou Khoudoss) | |
| Bureau de Poste de Touba (Annexe Darrou Khoudoss) |
Treatment Centers in Touba
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet de soin Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba | ||
| Clinique MAGAL | ||
| Polyclinique |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Touba
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre Sokhna mouslimatou Mbacke | |
| Direction de Dahiration Moukhadimatoul Khadima de la Grande Mosquée de Touba | |
| Eglise de Mbacké | |
| Eur cheikh Abdou Lahat | |
| Grande Mosquée de Touba Sham | |
| Great Masjid of Sékhéw Gua | |
| Keur Khadim Rassoul Bois | |
| Keur Serigne Abdou Khafoor Mbacké | |
| Keur serigne abdou khoudoss Mbacke ibn serigne Mbacke kadior | |
| Keur Serigne Abdoukhadre MBACKE | |
| Keur Serigne Cheikh Fall Baayi Goor | |
| Keur Serigne Cheikh Saliou | |
| Keur Serigne Fallou | |
| Keur serigne fallou ibnou serigne mourtala Mbacke | |
| Keur Serigne ibra Mbacke | |
| Keur Serigne Mamadou Lamine Bara | |
| Keur Serigne Mame Mor Mourtada MBACKE | |
| Keur Serigne Mourtada MBACKE | |
| Keur serigne moustapha saliou mbacke | |
| Keur Serigne Omar bousso ibnou serigne mbacke bousso |
Quick Facts
Around Touba
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇸🇳 About Senegal
Frequently Asked Questions About Touba
What is the population of Touba?
Touba has a population of 1,120,824 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 4,733 people per square mile, spread across 236.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Touba?
Touba 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 83°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.