# Thiès Region, Senegal – Departments, Population & Map

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Region · Senegal 

# Thiès Region

Thiès Region is a region of Senegal. It had an estimated **2,280,458 people** in 2022 on 6,578 km² (about 347 per km²). It is divided into 3 departments. 1,896 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 918 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,280,458people (2022)
- 6,578km²
- 3departments
- 918mapped services

## How many people live in Thiès Region?

Thiès Region had an estimated **2,280,458 people** in 2022 — 12.9% of Sénégal, 2nd of 14 regions. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Sénégal figure of 1,010). Spread over 6,578 km², that is about **347 people per km²**, 3rd of 14 regions.

39.2% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Sénégal). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****333,847**

5–9 ****297,523**

10–14 ****261,563**

15–19 ****240,095**

20–24 ****215,735**

25–29 ****185,768**

30–34 ****152,916**

35–39 ****129,520**

40–44 ****108,270**

45–49 ****87,808**

50–54 ****67,110**

55–59 ****56,446**

60–64 ****49,129**

65–69 ****36,994**

70–74 ****24,199**

75–79 ****15,751**

80+ ****17,784**

Source: [Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-sen).

## Where is Thiès Region?

Thiès Region lies in [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 4 other regions: [Dakar Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/dakar/), [Diourbel Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/diourbel/), [Fatick Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/fatick/) and [Louga Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/louga/). By area it is the 11th largest of 14 regions in Senegal. It covers 3.3% of [Sénégal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). The centre of Thiès Region is about 62 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 14.7111° N, 16.8695° 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 Thiès Region

OpenStreetMap lists 42 named sights in Thiès Region: 11 attractions; 7 nature reserves; 5 monuments; 5 memorials; 3 castles and forts; 3 galleries; 2 zoos; 2 museums; 2 theme parks; 1 viewpoint; 1 beach.

- Keur Tostan · museum
- Musée Khelcom · museum
- Chez Baba Nd · castle or fort
- Keur Serigne Mbaye Mansour Sy · castle or fort
- Madinatou salam · castle or fort
- Forêt Classée de Pir-Goureye · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Popenguine · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Pout · nature reserve
- Forêt classée de Thiès · nature reserve
- Réserve de Bandia · nature reserve
- Réserve naturelle de Popenguine · nature reserve
- Réserve écologique expérimentale de M'bour · nature reserve
- Plage Somone · beach
- Birding tower · viewpoint
- Accrobaobab adventure · attraction
- Baobab sacré de Fadial · attraction
- Falaises de la réserve naturelle de Popenguine · attraction
- Hyena · attraction
- Mbour Serere Kao · attraction
- Reserve de Bandia · attraction
- Rochers sculptés · attraction
- Sentier Écologique de la Somone - Reserve Naturelle · attraction
- Tortoise · attraction
- maison Bellot · attraction
- pelicans and baobabs · attraction
- Baobab géant Le mbelane · monument
- Belly · memorial
- Centre d'exposition et de commercialisation de l'artisanat · gallery
- Croco Parc · zoo
- Galerie d'art N'GAPAROU · gallery

…and 12 more.

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: Thiès Region

- 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) · Dakar22 km
- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum)154 km

### Nearest railway station

Tiéna Gare (Thiénaba), about 9.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 06:37) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 07:24, sunset around 18:40).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:35 18:56 11.3 h 

Feb 07:32 19:11 11.7 h 

Mar 07:16 19:18 12.0 h 

Apr 06:54 19:21 12.5 h 

May 06:39 19:27 12.8 h 

Jun 06:37 19:37 13.0 h 

Jul 06:45 19:40 12.9 h 

Aug 06:53 19:31 12.6 h 

Sep 06:55 19:09 12.2 h 

Oct 06:58 18:47 11.8 h 

Nov 07:08 18:36 11.5 h 

Dec 07:24 18:40 11.3 h 

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.

## Departments of Thiès Region

Department Area km² Arrondissements Services 

[Mbour Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/mbour/) 1,890 3 461 

[Thiès Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/thies/) 1,603 3 298 

[Tivaouane Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/tivaouane/) 3,084 4 159 

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/).

## Largest towns in Thiès Region

- Thiès317,763
- Mbour284,189
- Thiès Nones252,320
- Tivaouane102,658
- Dougnane69,556
- Nguékhokh47,964
- Joal45,903
- Sali41,811
- Mboro40,811
- Mékhé27,566
- Pout23,728
- Kayar23,585
- Khombole20,321
- Thiadiaye20,168
- Kbombole15,587

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

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Thiès Region

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

### Water

7 lakes; 3 rivers and streams.

- Baling
- Houm Dohane
- Lac de Mékhé
- Lakh Bitib
- Lakh Kour
- Lakh Nar
- Lakh Sabtouk
- Ndouteroum
- Ngaba
- Somone

### Coast and islands

3 lagoons; 3 headlands; 1 island.

- Cap de Naze
- Diandaga
- Lac Mbawane
- Lac Tanma
- Pointe Sarène
- Pointe Senti
- Île de Fadiout

### Hills and mountains

7 hills.

- Ngalndia · 88 m
- Gobi · 80 m
- Bopouk · 66 m
- Mbang · 66 m
- Guire · 51 m
- Oké · 46 m
- Ngouye · 40 m

### Forests and nature

12 forest reserves.

- Forêt Classée de Balabougou
- Forêt Classée de Bandia
- Forêt Classée de D’ias
- Forêt Classée de Joal
- Forêt Classée de Nianing
- Forêt Classée de Poponguine
- Forêt Classée de Pout
- Forêt Classée de Sébikotane
- Forêt Classée de Thiès
- Forêt de Diak Sao
- Forêt de Ndémène
- Forêt de Pir-Gourèye

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Blaise Diagne International Airport

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 Thiès Region and the best time to visit

In Thiès Region, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 558 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (202 mm) and the driest May (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to June**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 5 

Feb 24 3 

Mar 25 5 

Apr 25 4 

May 27 1 

Jun 28 21 

Jul 28 90 

Aug 28 202 

Sep 28 171 

Oct 28 49 

Nov 27 4 

Dec 24 3 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Thiès Region

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

- Hospitals24
- Banks40
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps129
- Hotels178
- Shopping malls8
- Schools220
- Colleges and universities47
- Pharmacies50
- Restaurants198
- Police stations17
- Dental clinics5

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 Thiès Region?In Senegal
- What is the population of Thiès Region?2,280,458 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Thiès Region?About 20 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Thiès Region?About 347 people per km²
- What borders Thiès Region?Dakar Region, Diourbel Region, Fatick Region and Louga Region
- What is there to see in Thiès Region?Accrobaobab adventure, Baobab géant Le mbelane, Baobab sacré de Fadial, Belly
- What time zone is Thiès Region in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Thiès Region?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Thiès Region?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Thiès Region?Thiès
- What is the highest point in Thiès Region?Ngalndia (88 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Thiès Region?November to June
- How many hospitals are in Thiès Region?24 mapped
- How many banks are in Thiès Region?40 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Thiès Region?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Thiès Region?129 mapped
- What is the P-code of Thiès Region?SN13 (OCHA common operational dataset)