Dakar
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, sits at the westernmost tip of Africa on the narrow Cap-Vert peninsula, giving it a position where African and European cultures have long intersected. The city hosted the first World Festival of Black Arts in 1966, an initiative of President Léopold Sédar Senghor, and remains home to the Fundamental Institute of Black Africa. A Wikivoyage-listed destination with a lively café and restaurant scene, it sits within walking distance of the Atlantic coast and near UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population2,646,503
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.4 mi
Nearest airports
Dakar: quick answers
Where is Dakar?
Dakar is in Senegal.
How do you get to Dakar?
The nearest airport is Dakar (DKR), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Dakar?
The warmest month is October, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is August, with about 131 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Dakar?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 112 restaurants and 79 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Dakar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sali, Diamniadio and Pout.