Senegal (Republic of Senegal), SN
Senegal: This West African nation, with a population of over 18 million, is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
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Republic of Senegal at a glance
Republic of Senegal currently has 31 quality-checked populated place pages and 12 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
31
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
States & regions
12
Open related pagesLargest city
DakarPopulation 2,476,400
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Quick Facts about Republic of Senegal
| Population | 18,593,258 |
| Country | Senegal |
| Different from | Senegal River, Portal:Senegal |
| Plate code | SN |
| Area | 196722 km2 |
| Official name | Senegaal, ߛߣߍ߬ߞߊߟߌ߫, la République du Sénégal, Sénégal, République du Sénégal, Repubblica del Senegal |
| Continent | Africa |
| Northernmost point | Point(-14.98 16.68) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 14.5000,-14.2500 |
| Legislative body | National Assembly |
| Named for | Senegal River |
| Official language | Balanta language, Badyara, French, Wolof |
| Capital | Dakar |
| Establishment | January 01, 1960 (66 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Local time | 22:45:11 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Republic of Senegal is located at 14°30'0"N 14°15'0"W (14.5000000, -14.2500000). It has 5 neighbors: Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea and Mali.
Senegal map
The largest city of Republic of Senegal is Dakar with a population of 2,476,400. Other cities include, Joal-Fadiout population 36,735, Vélingara population 22,441 and Mékhé population 19,242. See all Republic of Senegal cities & populated places.
Official website of Republic of Senegal
Official WebsiteCompare Republic of Senegal with
- Saint-Louis
- Ziguinchor
- Louga
- Kaolack
- Tambacounda Region
- Kaffrine
- Kolda
- Fatick
- Matam
- Dakar
- Diourbel Region
- Kédougou
- Sédhiou
- Thiès Region
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,177,737 | - | census |
| 1961 | 3,265,730 | 2.69% | census |
| 1962 | 3,356,581 | 2.71% | census |
| 1963 | 3,450,567 | 2.72% | census |
| 1964 | 3,548,083 | 2.75% | census |
| 1965 | 3,649,456 | 2.78% | census |
| 1966 | 3,754,429 | 2.8% | census |
| 1967 | 3,862,964 | 2.81% | census |
| 1968 | 3,975,826 | 2.84% | census |
| 1969 | 4,094,016 | 2.89% | census |
| 1970 | 4,218,056 | 2.94% | census |
| 1971 | 4,348,862 | 3.01% | census |
| 1972 | 4,485,775 | 3.05% | census |
| 1973 | 4,625,876 | 3.03% | census |
| 1974 | 4,765,169 | 2.92% | census |
| 1975 | 4,901,053 | 2.77% | census |
| 1976 | 5,032,394 | 2.61% | census |
| 1977 | 5,160,810 | 2.49% | census |
| 1978 | 5,289,871 | 2.44% | census |
| 1979 | 5,424,642 | 2.48% | census |
| 1980 | 5,568,908 | 2.59% | census |
| 1981 | 5,723,711 | 2.7% | census |
| 1982 | 5,888,343 | 2.8% | census |
| 1983 | 6,062,681 | 2.88% | census |
| 1984 | 6,246,065 | 2.94% | census |
| 1985 | 6,437,891 | 2.98% | census |
| 1986 | 6,638,009 | 3.01% | census |
| 1987 | 6,846,349 | 3.04% | census |
| 1988 | 7,062,329 | 3.06% | census |
| 1989 | 7,285,204 | 3.06% | census |
| 1990 | 7,514,110 | 3.05% | census |
| 1991 | 7,749,606 | 3.04% | census |
| 1992 | 7,990,968 | 3.02% | census |
| 1993 | 8,234,586 | 2.96% | census |
| 1994 | 8,475,766 | 2.85% | census |
| 1995 | 8,711,528 | 2.71% | census |
| 1996 | 8,940,298 | 2.56% | census |
| 1997 | 9,164,050 | 2.44% | census |
| 1998 | 9,387,783 | 2.38% | census |
| 1999 | 9,618,564 | 2.4% | census |
| 2000 | 9,861,679 | 2.47% | census |
| 2001 | 10,119,118 | 2.54% | census |
| 2002 | 10,390,050 | 2.61% | census |
| 2003 | 10,673,535 | 2.66% | census |
| 2004 | 10,967,568 | 2.68% | census |
| 2005 | 11,270,826 | 2.69% | census |
| 2006 | 11,582,925 | 2.69% | census |
| 2007 | 11,904,974 | 2.71% | census |
| 2008 | 12,238,791 | 2.73% | census |
| 2009 | 12,586,827 | 2.77% | census |
| 2010 | 12,950,564 | 2.81% | census |
| 2011 | 13,330,737 | 2.85% | census |
| 2012 | 13,726,021 | 2.88% | census |
| 2013 | 14,133,280 | 2.88% | census |
| 2014 | 14,174,731 | 0.29% | (Worldbank) |
| 2015 | 14,578,459 | 2.77% | (Worldbank) |
| 2016 | 14,993,528 | 2.77% | (Worldbank) |
| 2017 | 15,850,567 | 5.41% | census |
| 2018 | 15,854,360 | 0.02% | (Worldbank) |
| 2019 | 16,296,364 | 2.71% | (Worldbank) |
| 2026 | 18,593,258 | 12.35% |