Most Dense in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Senegal

1 Le Plateau 01 695,036/mi²
2 Rufisque est 01 94,095/mi²
3 Thiès 07 74,953/mi²
4 N’diareme limamoulaye 01 72,048/mi²
5 Guédiawaye 01 64,011/mi²
6 Ziguinchor 12 61,923/mi²
7 Pikine 01 47,432/mi²
8 Dakar 01 46,682/mi²
9 Mbour 07 29,915/mi²
10 Sangalkam 01 28,746/mi²
11 Rufisque 01 28,547/mi²
12 Kayar 07 24,647/mi²
13 Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap 01 22,695/mi²
14 Séndou 01 21,982/mi²
15 Tivaouane 07 15,891/mi²
16 Mbaké 03 15,729/mi²
17 Louga 13 15,217/mi²
18 Mboro 07 14,733/mi²
19 Bargny 01 13,793/mi²
20 Karang 09 13,622/mi²
21 Ndiandane 14 12,617/mi²
22 Sintiou Bamambé 15 12,453/mi²
23 Amady Ounaré 15 11,695/mi²
24 Mékhé 07 11,251/mi²
25 Pout 07 10,903/mi²
26 Gandiaye 10 10,604/mi²
27 Koungheul 16 10,559/mi²
28 Ndofane 10 10,486/mi²
29 Nguékhokh 07 10,162/mi²
30 Bargny Ngoude 01 9,711/mi²
31 Tilogne Tokossel 15 9,579/mi²
32 Oussouye 12 9,508/mi²
33 Joal 07 9,191/mi²
34 Ross-Bétio 14 8,983/mi²
35 Dembankané 15 8,971/mi²
36 Podor 14 8,929/mi²
37 Thiadiaye 07 8,474/mi²
38 Kbombole 07 8,432/mi²
39 Khombole 07 8,128/mi²
40 Vélingara 11 8,013/mi²
41 Soum 09 7,896/mi²
42 Keur Madiabel 10 7,867/mi²
43 Kaffrine 16 7,829/mi²
44 Marsassoum 11 7,492/mi²
45 Kidira 05 7,446/mi²
46 Waoundé 15 7,444/mi²
47 Matam 15 7,366/mi²
48 Ouro Sogui 15 7,337/mi²
49 Bargny Guèdj 01 7,179/mi²
50 Sémé 15 7,178/mi²
51 Sokone 09 7,067/mi²
52 Bambey 03 7,038/mi²
53 Diourbel 03 6,923/mi²
54 Tiébo 03 6,912/mi²
55 Poponguine 07 6,637/mi²
56 Nguidjlone 15 6,528/mi²
57 Dara 13 6,440/mi²
58 Bakel 05 6,408/mi²
59 Fatick 09 6,369/mi²
60 Guinguinéo 10 6,054/mi²
61 Ndioum 14 5,975/mi²
62 Mermoz Boabab 01 5,906/mi²
63 Goléré 14 5,901/mi²
64 Sédhiou 18 5,846/mi²
65 Kanel 15 5,792/mi²
66 Saint-Louis 14 5,695/mi²
67 Koumpentoum 05 5,656/mi²
68 Diofior 09 5,612/mi²
69 Sébikhotane 01 5,521/mi²
70 Diawara 15 5,201/mi²
71 Linguère 13 5,127/mi²
72 Guéoul 13 5,065/mi²
73 Kahone 10 4,912/mi²
74 Goudomp 18 4,877/mi²
75 Sali 07 4,862/mi²
76 Ngaparou 07 4,835/mi²
77 Ndibène Dahra 13 4,659/mi²
78 Kaolack 10 4,584/mi²
79 Diaoubé 11 4,480/mi²
80 Kébémer 13 4,403/mi²
81 Bignona 12 4,393/mi²
82 Diouloulou 12 4,360/mi²
83 Somone 07 4,233/mi²
84 Odobéré 15 4,129/mi²
85 Passi 09 4,108/mi²
86 Kolda 11 4,061/mi²
87 Galoya Toucouleur 14 3,946/mi²
88 Ndiagne 13 3,945/mi²
89 Madina Wandifa 18 3,665/mi²
90 Kounkané 11 3,611/mi²
91 Tambacounda 05 3,428/mi²
92 Haïré Lao 14 3,383/mi²
93 Birkelane 16 3,231/mi²
94 Thiès Nones 07 3,224/mi²
95 Goudiry 05 3,107/mi²
96 Poukham Un 09 3,068/mi²
97 Kédougou 17 2,447/mi²
98 Ndiamakouta 18 2,308/mi²
99 Touba 03 2,235/mi²
100 Diamniadio 01 1,704/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Senegal pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Le Plateau leads with 695,036 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Le Plateau has 695,036 people per square mile - that's roughly 1,086 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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