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Vélingara, Senegal
Kolda · Senegal
Vélingara is a mid-size city in Kolda, Senegal with a population of 45,431. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Vélingara
Vélingara is a city and urban commune situated in the Kolda Region of Senegal. It is located slightly north of the large 48 km Vélingara crater though the structure's impact origin is still unconfirmed.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,431 |
| Population Density | 8,013 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1500°, -14.1167° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
| Country | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
| State / Province | Kolda |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.7 inches (931 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vélingara
Vélingara is a mid-size city in Senegal (Kolda) with a population of 45,431. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dakar.
Climate in Vélingara
Vélingara has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (33.1°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1394 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Senegal avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1500°N, 14.1167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in |
Vélingara has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 74°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Hotels in Vélingara
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vélingara
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vélingara
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vélingara
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vélingara
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tambacounda Airport | TUD | Medium Airport |
| (??Duplicate??)LEVS AIRPORT | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Vélingara?
Vélingara has a population of 45,431 residents and is located in Senegal. The population density is 8,013 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vélingara?
Vélingara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.