# Niakhène Arrondissement, Tivaouane Department, Thiès Region

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Arrondissement · Tivaouane Department 

# Niakhène

Niakhène is an arrondissement of Senegal in Tivaouane Department, Thiès Region. It covers **792.2 km²**. 235 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 792km²
- 37 mtypical elevation

## Where is Niakhène?

Niakhène lies in [Tivaouane Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/tivaouane/), [Thiès Region](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/), [Senegal](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/). It borders 6 other arrondissements: [Baba Garage](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/diourbel/bambey/baba-garage/), [Darou Mousty](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/louga/kebemer/darou-mousty/), [Mérina Dakhar](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/tivaouane/merina-dakhar/), [Ndande](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/louga/kebemer/ndande/), [Ndindy](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/diourbel/diourbel/ndindy/) and [Sagata Geth](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/louga/kebemer/sagata-geth/). By area it is the 70th largest of 124 arrondissements in Senegal. It covers 25.7% of [Tivaouane Department](https://wherepedia.org/senegal/thies/tivaouane/). The centre of Niakhène is about 134 km in a straight line from Dakar, the capital. The centre point is at 15.1568° N, 16.2936° 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 Niakhène

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Niakhène: 1 memorial.

- Belly · memorial

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: Niakhène

- 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) · Dakar100 km
- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum)206 km

### Nearest railway station

Kelle (Mérina Dakhar), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 07:23, sunset around 18:37).

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 Niakhène

Open gazetteers list **235 villages, towns and localities** in Niakhène. Settlements here lie between about 23 m and 48 m above sea level (median 37 m).

- Aynoumane
- Bayakh
- Bayèr
- Begal
- Bitiou
- Boussoura
- Boyé Un
- Béguel
- Cambourene
- Darou
- Darou Beul
- Darou Gueye
- Darou Guèye
- Darou Kambel
- Darou Khakham
- Darou Méoundou
- Darou Ndiaye
- Darou Pam
- Darou Sam
- Darou Sek
- Dawakh
- Diambal
- Diano Kam
- Diemoul Peulh
- Dienné
- Dienné Rat
- Digne
- Diguel
- Diokoul
- Dioung Sal
- Diène
- Diémoul
- Fass Toure
- Fidé Diakhaté
- Gad Bitiou
- Gad Dior
- Gad Gning
- Gad Niakhar
- Gade Bitiou
- Gade Ndiandoul
- Gade Niakhar
- Gade Yelle
- Gal Beut Fal
- Gandek
- Gati Badiane
- Gati Ndiongo
- Gati Ngaraf
- Gati Sek
- Gati Yaram
- Gatty Ngaraf
- Gogno
- Gouidak
- Gouyar
- Gouye Dague Ouolof
- Gouye Dague Peulh
- Guedji
- Hafé
- Kaoulou
- Keur Demmba
- Keur Diambar
- Keur Diouma Peulh
- Keur Fama
- Keur Fari Ouolof
- Keur Ibrahima Ndiaye
- Keur Madiana
- Keur Madiop Touré
- Keur Madoumbe Khari
- Keur Madoumbé
- Keur Makala
- Keur Makoumba
- Keur Mandoumbé Khari
- Keur Maniaw
- Keur Mballo
- Keur Pari
- Keur Peulga
- Keur Rhar
- Keur Sandoua
- Khamane
- Khandirane
- Khassine
- Khat
- Khaye
- Khaye Tacko
- Khouboutou
- Khèye
- Khèye Goudienne
- Koki Kad
- Kol
- Kolia Dongon
- Koure Dial
- Kôl Tiaw
- Lakhasso
- Lavassor
- Maka
- Maka Leye
- Maka Mop Khari
- Marène
- Mbadie
- Mbakhar
- Mbakhis
- Mbal Fal
- Mbaritigne
- Mbarène
- Mbayène
- Mbeye
- Mbirine
- Mbodiene
- Mboulé
- Mbèye
- Merina Asta
- Messéré Guèye
- Méoundou
- Mérina Asta
- Mérina Diop
- Ndakh
- Ndal Nguer
- Ndalinguèr
- Ndar Sal
- Ndar Sall
- Ndat Diagne
- Ndiakho
- Ndiakhère
- Ndialber
- Ndialbé
- Ndianio Kane
- Ndiané
- Ndiaou Ndiaou
- Ndiarde
- Ndiayene Paris 1 (Keur Samsou)
- Ndiayene Wadia
- Ndiayène
- Ndiayène Diop
- Ndigué
- Ndilar
- Ndiné
- Ndiob Gadiaga
- Ndiobene Taye
- Ndiobène Taye
- Ndiok Thiam
- Ndiol Sek
- Ndiolbé
- Ndiompi
- Ndiot Khol
- Ndiourki
- Ndièm Bakol
- Ndiéné Rat
- Ndjigal
- Ndop Gadiaga
- Ndougour
- Ndurki
- Ndèm
- Ndémène
- Nekhedji Palene
- Ngadantou
- Ngalik
- Ngalop
- Ngandiouf
- Ngassama
- Ngaye Ngaye
- Ngembé
- Ngomène
- Ngoppe
- Nguembé
- Nguemmbé
- Nguimmbou
- Nguébel
- Nguéye Nguéye
- Ngèye Ngèye
- Niagane
- Niakhal Libas
- Niakhal Matar
- Niakhène
- Niakhène Darou
- Niakhène Diama
- Niandoul Ouolof
- Niandoul Peulh
- Nianene
- Nieng
- Néouatar
- Pallene
- Palène
- Pam
- Pari
- Paris Ndiaye
- Peulga
- Pouil Soump
- Sabikhona
- Sam Sarr
- Santhie Ndougour
- Santhiou Thiabala
- Seno
- Sinne
- Sinou Yoro
- Sintiou Mour
- Sintiou Tiambala
- Siéno
- Séou
- Tagar Mboubene
- Tagartielli
- Tal Bakhlé
- Teuk Niang
- Teuptal
- Thiambene
- Thieye
- Thilla
- Thilmakha
- Thilène
- Tiafoura
- Tianat
- Tiaouane
- Tiar
- Tiar Sodi
- Tiatiour
- Tiavène
- Tiawane
- Til Siéno
- Tillé
- Tiolane
- Tiourèneguène
- Tiéwel
- Toube Ndao
- Toubé
- Toumboulène
- Tounène
- Touré
- Tyilmakha
- Tétiour
- Wadia Dieng
- Yeo
- Yess
- Yolma 1
- Yolma 2
- Yolma Deux
- Yoye
- Yéa

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 Niakhène

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

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Forêt de Ndémène

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 Niakhène and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Tivaouane Department, the warmest month is Jul (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 535 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (175 mm) and the driest May (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to June**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 8 

Feb 23 8 

Mar 24 21 

Apr 24 9 

May 25 2 

Jun 28 17 

Jul 28 89 

Aug 28 175 

Sep 28 150 

Oct 28 42 

Nov 26 8 

Dec 24 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Niakhène

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Poste de Santé de Bellakho · Sagata Geth 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.34741&mlon=-16.34835#map=17/15.34741/-16.34835) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies DAROU MARNANE Ex TO · Darou Mousty 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.10030&mlon=-16.16440#map=17/15.10030/-16.16440) 

Hotel Hôtel de Kelle Coumba Andal · Ndande 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.18525&mlon=-16.58525#map=17/15.18525/-16.58525) 

Mall Centre commercial Bellakho · Sagata Geth 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.35140&mlon=-16.34776#map=17/15.35140/-16.34776) 

School CEM de Thiolom Fall · Sagata Geth 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.34194&mlon=-16.32232#map=17/15.34194/-16.32232) 

College IMSAS · Darou Mousty 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99056&mlon=-16.04004#map=17/14.99056/-16.04004) 

Police station GIGA de Kébémer · Ndande 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.35914&mlon=-16.46104#map=17/15.35914/-16.46104) 

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.

## Other arrondissements in Tivaouane Department

- Méouane
- Mérina Dakhar
- Pambal

## Quick answers

- Where is Niakhène?In Tivaouane Department, Thiès Region, Senegal
- What borders Niakhène?Baba Garage, Darou Mousty, Mérina Dakhar, Ndande, Ndindy and Sagata Geth
- What is there to see in Niakhène?Belly
- What time zone is Niakhène in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Niakhène?Franc (XOF)
- What language is spoken in Niakhène?French, Wolof, Pulaar (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Niakhène?235 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Niakhène?Settlements lie between 23 m and 48 m
- What is the best time to visit Niakhène?October to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Niakhène?Poste de Santé de Bellakho, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Niakhène?TotalEnergies DAROU MARNANE Ex TO, about 15 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Niakhène?SN130301 (OCHA common operational dataset)