Most Dense in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Senegal

1 Dakar 01 85,870/mi²

2 Rufisque est 01 70,403/mi²

3 N’diareme limamoulaye 01 70,342/mi²

4 Guédiawaye 01 64,011/mi²

5 Ziguinchor 12 61,923/mi²

6 Thiès 07 60,874/mi²

7 Mbour 07 29,915/mi²

8 Rufisque 01 28,547/mi²

9 Pikine 01 26,084/mi²

10 Kayar 07 17,470/mi²

11 Le Plateau 01 16,770/mi²

12 Tivaouane 07 15,891/mi²

13 Mbaké 03 15,729/mi²

14 Louga 13 15,217/mi²

15 Mboro 07 14,733/mi²

16 Bargny 01 13,793/mi²

17 Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap 01 13,281/mi²

18 Sintiou Bamambé 15 12,453/mi²

19 Amady Ounaré 15 11,695/mi²

20 Mékhé 07 11,251/mi²

21 Diourbel 03 10,858/mi²

22 Gandiaye 10 10,604/mi²

23 Koungheul 16 10,559/mi²

24 Ndofane 10 10,486/mi²

25 Tilogne Tokossel 15 9,579/mi²

26 Ross-Bétio 14 8,983/mi²

27 Dembankané 15 8,971/mi²

28 Podor 14 8,929/mi²

29 Pout 07 8,660/mi²

30 Thiadiaye 07 8,474/mi²

31 Ndioum 14 8,446/mi²

32 Khombole 07 8,128/mi²

33 Vélingara 11 8,013/mi²

34 Kaolack 10 7,952/mi²

35 Keur Madiabel 10 7,867/mi²

36 Kaffrine 16 7,829/mi²

37 Marsassoum 11 7,492/mi²

38 Kidira 05 7,446/mi²

39 Waoundé 15 7,444/mi²

40 Karang 09 7,386/mi²

41 Matam 15 7,366/mi²

42 Ouro Sogui 15 7,337/mi²

43 Bargny Guèdj 01 7,179/mi²

44 Bargny Ngoude 01 7,179/mi²

45 Sémé 15 7,178/mi²

46 Bambey 03 7,038/mi²

47 Tiébo 03 6,912/mi²

48 Joal 07 6,851/mi²

49 Kanel 15 6,805/mi²

50 Kolda 11 6,756/mi²

51 Nguidjlone 15 6,528/mi²

52 Tambacounda 05 6,484/mi²

53 Kbombole 07 6,468/mi²

54 Soum 09 6,467/mi²

55 Dara 13 6,440/mi²

56 Bakel 05 6,408/mi²

57 Fatick 09 6,369/mi²

58 Linguère 13 6,355/mi²

59 Guinguinéo 10 6,054/mi²

60 Mermoz Boabab 01 5,906/mi²

61 Goléré 14 5,901/mi²

62 Sédhiou 18 5,846/mi²

63 Koumpentoum 05 5,656/mi²

64 Saint-Louis 14 5,597/mi²

65 Sébikhotane 01 5,520/mi²

66 Diawara 15 5,201/mi²

67 Sokone 09 5,102/mi²

68 Guéoul 13 5,065/mi²

69 Diofior 09 4,961/mi²

70 Kahone 10 4,912/mi²

71 Goudomp 18 4,877/mi²

72 Sali 07 4,862/mi²

73 Ngaparou 07 4,835/mi²

74 Touba 03 4,733/mi²

75 Ndibène Dahra 13 4,659/mi²

76 Poponguine 07 4,506/mi²

77 Diaoubé 11 4,480/mi²

78 Kébémer 13 4,403/mi²

79 Bignona 12 4,393/mi²

80 Odobéré 15 4,129/mi²

81 Galoya Toucouleur 14 3,946/mi²

82 Ndiagne 13 3,945/mi²

83 Madina Wandifa 18 3,665/mi²

84 Kounkané 11 3,611/mi²

85 Haïré Lao 14 3,383/mi²

86 Birkelane 16 3,231/mi²

87 Thiès Nones 07 3,224/mi²

88 Diouloulou 12 3,183/mi²

89 Goudiry 05 3,107/mi²

90 Poukham Un 09 3,068/mi²

91 Passi 09 2,819/mi²

92 Somone 07 2,632/mi²

93 Kédougou 17 2,447/mi²

94 Ndiamakouta 18 2,308/mi²

95 Diamniadio 01 1,704/mi²

96 Foundiougne 09 1,523/mi²

97 Dougnane 07 872/mi²

98 Niakoul Rab 01 835/mi²

99 Nguékhokh 07 379/mi²

100 Keur Médoune 03 326/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. Dakar leads with 85,870 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. Dakar has 85,870 people per square mile — that's roughly 134 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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