Bakel
Bakel sits on the left bank of the Senegal River in eastern Senegal, where the water marks the border with Mauritania. This small departmental town in the Tambacounda region draws independent travellers for its riverside setting, diverse ethnic communities, and position as a gateway to the surrounding landscape — a long way from Dakar, and a different pace from the capital.
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- Population13,329
- Nearest water from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Bakel: quick answers
Where is Bakel?
Bakel is in Senegal.
How do you get to Bakel?
The nearest airport is Bakel (BXE), about 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bakel?
The warmest month is May, averaging 35°C95°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C78°F. The wettest month is August, with about 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bakel?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bakel?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kidira.