# Toubakouta Arrondissement, Foundiougne Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/foundiougne/toubakouta/

Arrondissement · Foundiougne Department 

# Toubakouta

Toubakouta is an arrondissement of Senegal in Foundiougne Department, Fatick Region. It covers **1,455.1 km²**. 253 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 71 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,455km²
- 71mapped services
- 27 mtypical elevation

## Where is Toubakouta?

Toubakouta lies in [Foundiougne Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/foundiougne/), [Fatick Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/), [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 4 other arrondissements: [Djilor](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/foundiougne/djilor/), [Ndiédiéng](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/kaolack/ndiedieng/), [Niodior](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/foundiougne/niodior/) and [Wak Ngouna](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/kaolack/nioro-du-rip/wak-ngouna/). By area it is the 40th largest of 124 arrondissements in Senegal. It covers 49.6% of [Foundiougne Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/foundiougne/). The centre of Toubakouta is about 153 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 13.7467° N, 16.4091° 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 Toubakouta

OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Toubakouta: 8 attractions; 5 nature reserves; 1 monument.

- Bureau du Parc du Delta du Saloum · nature reserve
- Forêt classé de Patako · nature reserve
- Forêt classé de Sangako · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Baria · nature reserve
- Reserve de Fathala · nature reserve
- Birds sleeping place · attraction
- Centre Fagaru · attraction
- Fathala Wildlife Reserve · attraction
- Forêt de baobab, ancien site du village · attraction
- Le fromager géant · attraction
- Marché artisanal · attraction
- Shell island Dioroum · attraction
- île reposoire aux oiseaux · attraction
- Entrée du parc du Delta du Saloum · monument

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: Toubakouta

- 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

- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum)52 km
- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar125 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 06:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:21, sunset around 18:40).

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.

## Villages and localities in Toubakouta

Open gazetteers list **253 villages, towns and localities** in Toubakouta. The largest with a recorded population: Sokone (14,745) and Karang Poste (14,624). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 58 m above sea level (median 27 m).

- Aïdara
- Babali
- Badokh
- Badoudou
- Bagadadji
- Bakoling
- Bakous
- Bamako
- Bambadala Kontèyène
- Bambadala Tiakho
- Bamboung
- Bandiagara
- Bandiala
- Bandiou Kouta
- Bandouf
- Banghania
- Bani
- Bantanding
- Baria
- Batamar
- Bossinkang
- Bougoula
- Boutilimit
- Bow
- Bétenti
- Béttenty
- Daga Babou
- Daga Béra
- Daga Diawdine
- Daga Ndoup
- Dangane
- Dantakhoun
- Darou I. Sagnane
- Darou Ibrahima Sagnane
- Dassilamé Missira
- Dassilamé Santhie
- Dassilamé Sérèr
- Diaglé
- Diamagueun
- Diangane Keur Gadji
- Diogayo
- Diélmon
- Djida
- Djinak Bara
- Djinak Diatako
- Fas Tiékène
- Firdawsi
- Foura
- Guira
- Hamdallaye
- Houdolo
- Jongsharr
- Kabaye
- Karang Bah
- Karang Poste
- Karantaba
- Katior
- Kerr Jane
- Keur Ali Guèye
- Keur Ali Yassine
- Keur Aliou Bâ
- Keur Aliou Diop
- Keur Aliou Guèye
- Keur Amat Seun
- Keur Ambou
- Keur Andala
- Keur Aïp Ka
- Keur Babou Koumba
- Keur Babou Nditi
- Keur Babou Penda
- Keur Badou Diouf
- Keur Baka Diaw
- Keur Bakar Santhie
- Keur Bakari Kamara
- Keur Bakary Diaite
- Keur Bala Mari
- Keur Bourama
- Keur Bourama Bobo
- Keur Boye
- Keur Diabel Soun
- Keur Diamb Sar
- Keur Diène
- Keur El Hadji Diéne
- Keur Gaye Yassine
- Keur Katim Guèye
- Keur Khali Sar
- Keur Lahine Fatim
- Keur Lahine Khorédia
- Keur Lahine Sokhna
- Keur Lahine Sossé
- Keur Lamine Diamé
- Keur Makatim
- Keur Makoumba Souna
- Keur Malik Fadi
- Keur Mama Lamine
- Keur Mamadou Guèye
- Keur Mamour Fal
- Keur Mandiaye Fatim
- Keur Maniane
- Keur Mbaye Niang
- Keur Mbaye Nieng
- Keur Modi Sala
- Keur Momat Diaw
- Keur Momat Souna
- Keur Momat Tiané
- Keur Mor Fatou
- Keur Moussa Séni
- Keur Nama
- Keur Ndiankou
- Keur Nghatanor
- Keur Omar Mbombé
- Keur Ousseynou
- Keur Sabassi Tiam
- Keur Sadio Néné
- Keur Saloli Bouya
- Keur Saloum Diané
- Keur Samba Gueye
- Keur Samba Guèye
- Keur Samba Kala
- Keur Samba Nosso
- Keur Sambel
- Keur Sambéré
- Keur Serigne Bamba
- Keur Serigne Dié
- Keur Serigne Khodia
- Keur Serigne Korka
- Keur Set Gueye
- Keur Souleymane
- Keur Sélé Kamara
- Keur Séni Guèye
- Keur Séni Guèye 2
- Keur Séni Guèye Deux
- Keur Séni Guèye Un
- Keur Sét Koumba
- Keur Tiendou
- Keur Tierno Ngalane
- Keur Wali Koumba Hane
- Keur Waly
- Keur Yeuwti
- Keur Yoro Diop
- Kolé
- Kossar
- Kouatine
- Koular
- Koumbène
- Kére
- Limane
- Madina Bacar Sar
- Makhmouda
- Makoumba Souna
- Mansarinko
- Mansassou
- Mbadane
- Mbalèm
- Mbiskit
- Mboul Diame
- Mboul Diamé
- Missira
- Missira Aliou
- Missirah
- Moussa Gaye
- Médina
- Médina Djikoye
- Médina Mafadi
- Médina Ngayène
- Médina Santhie
- Ndagane Touti
- Ndangane Badoudou
- Ndaw Malik
- Ndiambang
- Ndiaw Diamagueun
- Ndiaye Ndiaye
- Ndiayène Fodé
- Ndiayène Kad
- Ndiayène Keur Momat Tiané
- Ndiayène Moussa
- Ndiengène Ndongo
- Ndiokholokho
- Ndiop Keur Ibra Mbéri
- Ndiop Keur Omar Sar
- Ndiop Tiarène
- Ndioufène Mbambara
- Ndiéganène
- Ndofane
- Ndoumboudj
- Ndourène
- Ndramé Ibra
- Ndramé Matar
- Ndramé Sadibou
- Ndémène Niombato
- Ngayène Gounda
- Ngayéne Tiébo
- Nghadior Dayam
- Ngoungoul
- Ngouye Mari
- Nioro Alassane Tal
- Nioro Alassane Tall
- Néma Bâ
- Néma Nding
- Oudiéring
- Pakala
- Pakala Santhie
- Passi Diémoul
- Passi Ndénderling
- Poyoma
- Saboya
- Sadio Kounda
- Sadio Sala
- Samé
- Sandikoli
- Sangako
- Santamba
- Santhie Diankou Bodian
- Santhie El H.
- Santhie El Hadji
- Santhie Mbaye Si
- Santhie Mbaye Sy
- Santhie Momat Dramé
- Santhie Ram
- Santhie Sadi
- Santhie Sadi Guèye
- Santiou Mamour Saniane
- Santiou Tourka
- Saral
- Saroudia
- Senghor
- Simong Bambara
- Simong Diène
- Simong Hamdallaye
- Sipo
- Sirmang
- Sokone
- Soukouta
- Sourou
- Taba Nding
- Tabacouta
- Taïba
- Thilla
- Thilla Keur Serigne Babou
- Tialène
- Tiarène Babou
- Tiarène Santhie
- Tioyène
- Tioyène Amadi Mala
- Tioyène Niombato
- Tioyène Sokone Deux
- Tioyène Sokone Un
- Touba Baria
- Touba Mourid
- Touba Nding
- Touba Sahert
- Toubacouta
- Toubakouta

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 Toubakouta

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Djikoye
- Fathala
- Koumbeng Bolon
- Mansarinko

### Coast and islands

2 headlands; 1 island.

- Pointe Balandour
- Pointe des Oiseaux
- Île de Diamanio

### Forests and nature

7 forest reserves; 1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 park.

- Aire Marine Protégée Communautaire du Bamboung
- Fathala Reserve
- Forêt Classée de Baria
- Forêt Classée de Fathala
- Forêt Classée de Keur Sambel
- Forêt Classée de Patako Est
- Forêt Classée de Patako Sud
- Forêt Classée de Sangako
- Forêt Classée des Îles Bétenti
- Parc National du Delta du Saloum

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 Toubakouta and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Foundiougne Department, the warmest month is May (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 725 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (264 mm) and the driest Dec (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 1 

Feb 26 1 

Mar 28 1 

Apr 29 2 

May 30 2 

Jun 30 51 

Jul 28 142 

Aug 27 264 

Sep 27 203 

Oct 28 56 

Nov 27 2 

Dec 25 0 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Toubakouta

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Poste de santé Toubacouta · Toubakouta 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.78655&mlon=-16.47421#map=17/13.78655/-16.47421) 

Bank Pamecas · Toubakouta 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.88086&mlon=-16.37030#map=17/13.88086/-16.37030) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies PP MISSIRAH · Toubakouta 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.68048&mlon=-16.50246#map=17/13.68048/-16.50246) 

Hotel Auberge La Praline · Toubakouta 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.78776&mlon=-16.46904#map=17/13.78776/-16.46904) 

School Ecole Keur Lahine Fatim · Toubakouta 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.73502&mlon=-16.38709#map=17/13.73502/-16.38709) 

College CEM Falia Siwo · Niodior 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.91771&mlon=-16.67604#map=17/13.91771/-16.67604) 

Police station Gendamerie · Toubakouta 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=13.88317&mlon=-16.37465#map=17/13.88317/-16.37465) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Toubakouta

Places mapped inside Toubakouta in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels22
- Schools22
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants12
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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.

## Other arrondissements in Foundiougne Department

- Djilor
- Niodior

## Quick answers

- Where is Toubakouta?In Foundiougne Department, Fatick Region, Senegal
- What borders Toubakouta?Djilor, Ndiédiéng, Niodior and Wak Ngouna
- What is there to see in Toubakouta?Birds sleeping place, Bureau du Parc du Delta du Saloum, Centre Fagaru, Entrée du parc du Delta du Saloum
- What time zone is Toubakouta in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Toubakouta?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Toubakouta?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Toubakouta?253 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Toubakouta?Settlements lie between 1 m and 58 m
- What is the best time to visit Toubakouta?October to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Toubakouta?Poste de santé Toubacouta, about 8.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Toubakouta?Pamecas, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Toubakouta?TotalEnergies PP MISSIRAH, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Toubakouta?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Toubakouta?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Toubakouta?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Toubakouta?SN030202 (OCHA common operational dataset)