# Rufisque Department, Dakar Region – Arrondissements & Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/rufisque/

Department · Dakar Region 

# Rufisque Department

Rufisque Department is a department of Senegal in Dakar Region. It covers **357.7 km²**. It is divided into 3 arrondissements. 130 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 269 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 358km²
- 3arrondissements
- 269mapped services

## Where is Rufisque Department?

Rufisque Department lies in [Dakar Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/), [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 4 other departments: [Keur Massar Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/keur-massar/), [Mbour Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/mbour/), [Pikine Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/pikine/) and [Thiès Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/thies/). By area it is the 42nd largest of 46 departments in Senegal. It covers 66.0% of [Dakar Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/). The centre of Rufisque Department is about 25 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 14.7372° N, 17.2149° W.

Source: [Government of Senegal, 2009 (updated by OCHA/ROWCA) 04 august 2018 via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sen).

## Things to see in and around Rufisque Department

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Rufisque Department: 3 attractions; 1 memorial; 1 zoo; 1 nature reserve.

- Réserve spéciale botanique de Noflaye · nature reserve
- Centre de protection des tortues du Sénégal · attraction
- Lac Retba · attraction
- Monument Diogal Ngom · attraction
- Thierry Sabine · memorial
- Village des Tortures · zoo

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Rufisque Department

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Dakar
- CurrencyFranc (XOF)
- Country calling code+221
- LanguagesFrench, Wolof, Pulaar, Mandinka
- Plug typesType C, E, K · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar17 km
- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum)167 km

### Nearest railway station

Rufisque (Rufisque-Est), about 6.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 06:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:26, sunset around 18:41).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Arrondissements of Rufisque Department

Arrondissement Area km² Localities Services 

[Diamniadio](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/rufisque/diamniadio/) 102 65 66 

[Rufisque-Est](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/rufisque/rufisque-est/) 23 17 95 

[Sangalkam](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/rufisque/sangalkam/) 187 49 108 

Source: [Government of Senegal, 2009 (updated by OCHA/ROWCA) 04 august 2018 via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sen); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Rufisque Department

Open gazetteers list **130 villages, towns and localities** in Rufisque Department. The largest with a recorded population: Rufisque (295,459), Rufisque est (221,066), Diamniadio (47,759), Sébikhotane (42,839), Niakoul Rab (41,570) and Sangalkam (11,915). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 53 m above sea level (median 19 m).

- Almadie 2
- Arafat
- Aïtia
- Bambilor
- Bambylor
- Bayal
- Bounga
- Cité Doudou Basse
- Cité Sococim
- Cité Tawfekh (Niaga)
- Cité Tawfekh (SOCABEG)
- Citée Total
- DOUGHAR
- Dangou
- Daradji
- Dene Babacar DIOP
- Dene Malick Gueye
- Deni Biram Ndao
- Deni Demba Codou
- Diaksaw Peul
- Diamniadio
- Diokoul
- Dougar
- Dougar AITHIA
- Dougar Deuxiéme
- Dougar Kadaga
- Dougar Peul
- Dougar-Ouest
- Dougard peulh
- Dèni Baboukar Diop
- Dèni Biram Ndaw
- Dèni Guèdj
- Dèni Malik Guèye
- Dèni Ndiarkhéth
- Dèni Niaye
- Dèni Youssou
- Déni Guedj
- Fas
- Gandoul Bambara
- Gola
- Gorom 2
- Gorom Deux
- Gorom Trois
- Gorom Un
- Guéndel
- Kahâne Fal
- Kahâne Oun
- Kandam
- Kaniak
- Keur Daouda Sar
- Keur Ndiaye Lo
- Keur Ndiaye Lô
- Keuri Kaw
- Keuri Souf
- Khobi
- Khoutane Sérère
- Kip Kip
- Kolobane
- Kounoun
- Kounoune
- Kél
- Lac Rose
- Los
- Lossa
- Léla
- Mbeut
- Mbeye
- Mbouka Peul
- Mbounka Bambara
- Mbèye
- Médina Thioub
- Médina Tioub
- Mérina
- Ndiakhirate Digue
- Ndianghal
- Ndiassane
- Ndiougouye
- Nditakh
- Ndiékhirat Digue
- Ndiékhirat Ndlobène
- Ndiékhirat Peul
- Ndjibokh
- Ndoukhoura Peuhl
- Ndoukhoura Peul
- Ndoukhoura Wolof
- Ndoyène Deux
- Ndoyène Peul
- Ndoyène Un
- Ndunkou
- Ngalap
- Ngayène
- Ngueundouf
- Nguène
- Niacourab
- Niaga
- Niaga Peul
- Niakoul Rab
- Nianghal
- Niaye Khaye
- Nimzat
- Noflaye
- Potou
- Rufisque
- Rufisque est
- Rufisque nord
- Rufisque ouest
- Sangalkam
- Santia Fal
- Santia Mas
- Santiaba
- Sebi Ponty
- Sebikotane
- Sébi Fas
- Sébi-Gare
- Sébikhotane
- Sébitangor
- Sébitiokho
- Takh
- Tangor
- Tiawlène
- Tivaouane Peul
- Tode
- Toubab Dialaw
- Tounda
- Wayambam
- Yâm
- Yène
- Yène Kaw
- Yène Todé
- Yéni Kao

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Rufisque Department

Named natural and historic features inside Rufisque Department, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Dékh Bou Mak
- Ndoungoumou
- Niayetir

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 lagoon; 1 headland.

- Cap Rouge
- Lac Retba
- Lac Rose

### Hills and mountains

7 hills; 1 valley.

- Kandam · 58 m
- Diong · 57 m
- Kandala · 54 m
- Bâra · 47 m
- Niayoub Ndiôt · 46 m
- Satiane · 32 m
- Gouye Mbissane · 31 m
- Ndoukhoura · 16 m

### Forests and nature

2 forests; 1 forest reserve; 1 nature reserve.

- Forêt de Dèni Youssou
- Gouye Niaye
- Périmètre de Reboisement du Lac Retba
- Réserve Botanique de Noflaye

### Estates

3 estates.

- Agrocap Filfili
- Nhomboussane
- Tagoum Tane

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.

- Rufisque Lighthouse

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Rufisque Department and the best time to visit

In Rufisque Department, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Mar (20 °C). About 556 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (191 mm) and the driest May (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 11 

Feb 21 8 

Mar 20 3 

Apr 21 6 

May 22 2 

Jun 25 14 

Jul 27 79 

Aug 27 191 

Sep 28 170 

Oct 28 49 

Nov 27 9 

Dec 24 13 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rufisque Department

Places mapped inside Rufisque Department in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals7
- Banks8
- Petrol pumps31
- Hotels34
- Schools126
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies27
- Restaurants20
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics3

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Rufisque Department?In Dakar Region, Senegal
- What borders Rufisque Department?Keur Massar Department, Mbour Department, Pikine Department and Thiès Department
- What is there to see in Rufisque Department?Centre de protection des tortues du Sénégal, Lac Retba, Monument Diogal Ngom, Réserve spéciale botanique de Noflaye
- What time zone is Rufisque Department in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Rufisque Department?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Rufisque Department?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rufisque Department?130 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rufisque Department?Settlements lie between 2 m and 53 m
- What is the highest point in Rufisque Department?Kandam (58 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Rufisque Department?November to July
- How many hospitals are in Rufisque Department?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Rufisque Department?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Rufisque Department?31 mapped
- What is the P-code of Rufisque Department?SN0104 (OCHA common operational dataset)