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Largest Cities in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries  ·  Senegal

Largest Cities — Senegal

1 Dakar 01 2,646,503
2 Touba 03 1,120,824
3 Pikine 01 874,062
4 Guédiawaye 01 329,659
5 Thiès 07 317,763
6 Kaolack 10 298,904
7 Rufisque 01 295,459
8 Mbour 07 284,189
9 Saint-Louis 14 254,171
10 Thiès Nones 07 252,320
11 Rufisque est 01 221,066
12 Ziguinchor 12 214,874
13 Diourbel 03 157,554
14 Tambacounda 05 149,071
15 Louga 13 113,365
16 Kolda 11 103,574
17 Tivaouane 07 102,658
18 Mbaké 03 101,451
19 Tiébo 03 100,289
20 Keur Médoune 03 77,255
21 Richard-Toll 14 73,147
22 Dougnane 07 69,556
23 Bargny 01 69,242
24 Kaffrine 16 57,307
25 Bargny Ngoude 01 51,188
26 Bargny Guèdj 01 51,188
27 Nguékhokh 07 47,964
28 Diamniadio 01 47,759
29 Joal 07 45,903
30 Dara 13 45,530
31 Vélingara 11 45,431
32 Sébikhotane 01 42,839
33 Sali 07 41,811
34 Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap 01 41,570
35 Niakoul Rab 01 41,570
36 Mboro 07 40,811
37 Fatick 09 39,361
38 Bambey 03 37,374
39 Médina Gounas 11 36,588
40 N’diareme limamoulaye 01 35,171
41 Le Plateau 01 34,713
42 Ndibène Dahra 13 32,941
43 Sédhiou 18 31,511
44 Koungheul 16 31,149
45 Kédougou 17 30,051
46 Bignona 12 28,642
47 Matam 15 27,695
48 Mékhé 07 27,566
49 Ouro Sogui 15 27,222
50 Kahone 10 26,376
51 Diaoubé 11 26,165
52 Poukham Un 09 24,146
53 Pout 07 23,728
54 Kayar 07 23,585
55 Dagana 14 21,750
56 Koungneul Sossé 16 20,942
57 Nioro du Rip 10 20,784
58 Guinguinéo 10 20,340
59 Khombole 07 20,321
60 Ndioum 14 20,270
61 Thiadiaye 07 20,168
62 Kébémer 13 19,902
63 Linguère 13 19,191
64 Gandiaye 10 18,239
65 Goudomp 18 18,239
66 Koumpentoum 05 15,723
67 Gossas Village 09 15,630
68 Kbombole 07 15,587
69 Kanel 15 15,244
70 Thilogne 15 15,044
71 Mermoz Boabab 01 15,000
72 Sokone 09 14,745
73 Karang 09 14,624
74 Nganda 16 14,369
75 Sintiou Bamambé 15 13,823
76 Kidira 05 13,551
77 Bakel 05 13,329
78 Ndofane 10 12,898
79 Passi 09 12,571
80 Madina Wandifa 18 12,205
81 Sangalkam 01 11,915
82 Podor 14 11,608
83 Ross-Bétio 14 11,588
84 Diofior 09 11,312
85 Kounkané 11 10,798
86 Keur Madiabel 10 10,542
87 Nguidjlone 15 10,444
88 Tilogne Tokossel 15 10,441
89 Amady Ounaré 15 10,175
90 Rosso 14 9,923
91 Marsassoum 11 9,815
92 Ngaparou 07 9,525
93 Haïré Lao 14 9,472
94 Poponguine 07 8,651
95 Tionk Essil 12 8,389
96 Sibassor 10 8,141
97 Pal 14 8,133
98 Guéoul 13 8,003
99 Malèm Hodar 16 7,879
100 Waoundé 15 7,816

The largest cities in Senegal represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dakar leads with a population of 2,646,503, followed by Touba and Pikine. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Dakar's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 01 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 26,376 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,288,811.

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