Oldest Cities in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Senegal

1 Amady Ounaré 15 19.4

2 Bakel 05 19.4

3 Bambey 03 19.4

4 Bargny 01 19.4

5 Bargny Guèdj 01 19.4

6 Bargny Ngoude 01 19.4

7 Bignona 12 19.4

8 Birkelane 16 19.4

9 Bounkiling 18 19.4

10 Dabo 11 19.4

11 Dagana 14 19.4

12 Dakar 01 19.4

13 Dara 13 19.4

14 Dembankané 15 19.4

15 Diamniadio 01 19.4

16 Diaoubé 11 19.4

17 Diawara 15 19.4

18 Diofior 09 19.4

19 Diouloulou 12 19.4

20 Diourbel 03 19.4

21 Dougnane 07 19.4

22 Fatick 09 19.4

23 Foundiougne 09 19.4

24 Gaé 14 19.4

25 Galoya Toucouleur 14 19.4

26 Gandiaye 10 19.4

27 Goléré 14 19.4

28 Gossas Village 09 19.4

29 Goudiry 05 19.4

30 Goudomp 18 19.4

31 Guédé 14 19.4

32 Guédiawaye 01 19.4

33 Guéoul 13 19.4

34 Guinguinéo 10 19.4

35 Haïré Lao 14 19.4

36 Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap 01 19.4

37 Joal 07 19.4

38 Kaffrine 16 19.4

39 Kahone 10 19.4

40 Kanel 15 19.4

41 Kaolack 10 19.4

42 Karang 09 19.4

43 Kayar 07 19.4

44 Kbombole 07 19.4

45 Kébémer 13 19.4

46 Kédougou 17 19.4

47 Keur Madiabel 10 19.4

48 Keur Médoune 03 19.4

49 Khombole 07 19.4

50 Kidira 05 19.4

51 Kolda 11 19.4

52 Koumpentoum 05 19.4

53 Koungheul 16 19.4

54 Koungneul Sossé 16 19.4

55 Kounkané 11 19.4

56 Le Plateau 01 19.4

57 Linguère 13 19.4

58 Louga 13 19.4

59 Madina Wandifa 18 19.4

60 Malèm Hodar 16 19.4

61 Marsassoum 11 19.4

62 Matam 15 19.4

63 Mbaké 03 19.4

64 Mboro 07 19.4

65 Mbour 07 19.4

66 Médina Gounas 11 19.4

67 Mékhé 07 19.4

68 Mermoz Boabab 01 19.4

69 N’diareme limamoulaye 01 19.4

70 Ndiagne 13 19.4

71 Ndiamakouta 18 19.4

72 Ndibène Dahra 13 19.4

73 Ndioum 14 19.4

74 Ndofane 10 19.4

75 Nganda 16 19.4

76 Ngaparou 07 19.4

77 Nguékhokh 07 19.4

78 Nguidjlone 15 19.4

79 Niakoul Rab 01 19.4

80 Nioro du Rip 10 19.4

81 Odobéré 15 19.4

82 Ouro Sogui 15 19.4

83 Pal 14 19.4

84 Passi 09 19.4

85 Pikine 01 19.4

86 Podor 14 19.4

87 Poponguine 07 19.4

88 Poukham Un 09 19.4

89 Pout 07 19.4

90 Richard-Toll 14 19.4

91 Ross-Bétio 14 19.4

92 Rosso 14 19.4

93 Rufisque 01 19.4

94 Rufisque est 01 19.4

95 Saint-Louis 14 19.4

96 Sali 07 19.4

97 Sangalkam 01 19.4

98 Sébikhotane 01 19.4

99 Sédhiou 18 19.4

100 Sémé 15 19.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Senegal often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Amady Ounaré has a median age of 19.4 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Amady Ounaré's residents are over 19.4 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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