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Smallest Cities in Senegal

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Senegal

1 Soum 09 5,044
2 Galoya Toucouleur 14 5,288
3 Dembankané 15 5,293
4 Somone 07 5,448
5 Guédé 14 5,600
6 Diouloulou 12 5,920
7 Odobéré 15 6,029
8 Dabo 11 6,069
9 Goléré 14 6,373
10 Bounkiling 18 6,416
11 Foundiougne 09 6,824
12 Goudiry 05 6,867
13 Sémé 15 6,891
14 Birkelane 16 7,011
15 Gaé 14 7,148
16 Ndiamakouta 18 7,179
17 Ndiagne 13 7,496
18 Diawara 15 7,541
19 Waoundé 15 7,816
20 Malèm Hodar 16 7,879
21 Guéoul 13 8,003
22 Pal 14 8,133
23 Sibassor 10 8,141
24 Tionk Essil 12 8,389
25 Poponguine 07 8,651
26 Haïré Lao 14 9,472
27 Ngaparou 07 9,525
28 Marsassoum 11 9,815
29 Rosso 14 9,923
30 Amady Ounaré 15 10,175
31 Tilogne Tokossel 15 10,441
32 Nguidjlone 15 10,444
33 Keur Madiabel 10 10,542
34 Kounkané 11 10,798
35 Diofior 09 11,312
36 Ross-Bétio 14 11,588
37 Podor 14 11,608
38 Sangalkam 01 11,915
39 Madina Wandifa 18 12,205
40 Passi 09 12,571
41 Ndofane 10 12,898
42 Bakel 05 13,329
43 Kidira 05 13,551
44 Sintiou Bamambé 15 13,823
45 Nganda 16 14,369
46 Karang 09 14,624
47 Sokone 09 14,745
48 Mermoz Boabab 01 15,000
49 Thilogne 15 15,044
50 Kanel 15 15,244
51 Kbombole 07 15,587
52 Gossas Village 09 15,630
53 Koumpentoum 05 15,723
54 Goudomp 18 18,239
55 Gandiaye 10 18,239
56 Linguère 13 19,191
57 Kébémer 13 19,902
58 Thiadiaye 07 20,168
59 Ndioum 14 20,270
60 Khombole 07 20,321
61 Guinguinéo 10 20,340
62 Nioro du Rip 10 20,784
63 Koungneul Sossé 16 20,942
64 Dagana 14 21,750
65 Kayar 07 23,585
66 Pout 07 23,728
67 Poukham Un 09 24,146
68 Diaoubé 11 26,165
69 Kahone 10 26,376
70 Ouro Sogui 15 27,222
71 Mékhé 07 27,566
72 Matam 15 27,695
73 Bignona 12 28,642
74 Kédougou 17 30,051
75 Koungheul 16 31,149
76 Sédhiou 18 31,511
77 Ndibène Dahra 13 32,941
78 Le Plateau 01 34,713
80 Médina Gounas 11 36,588
81 Bambey 03 37,374
82 Fatick 09 39,361
83 Mboro 07 40,811
84 Niakoul Rab 01 41,570
86 Sali 07 41,811
87 Sébikhotane 01 42,839
88 Vélingara 11 45,431
89 Dara 13 45,530
90 Joal 07 45,903
91 Diamniadio 01 47,759
92 Nguékhokh 07 47,964
93 Bargny Guèdj 01 51,188
94 Bargny Ngoude 01 51,188
95 Kaffrine 16 57,307
96 Bargny 01 69,242
97 Dougnane 07 69,556
98 Richard-Toll 14 73,147
99 Keur Médoune 03 77,255
100 Tiébo 03 100,289

The smallest cities in Senegal (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Soum has a population of just 5,044. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,044 residents, Soum is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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