Dial Diop
District of Dakar
in Dakar, Senegal

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.694 and -17.444 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 41' 37" and W -17° 26' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XOF
Spoken languages:
French, Wolof
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:42 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Dakar
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:07 am and 8:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-11.834 and 160.656 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ahanga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Senegal in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Senegal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Senegal. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Dial Diop

The district Dial Diop of Dakar in Dakar is a subburb in Senegal and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Thies, Fatick, Diourbel, Kaolack and Banjul. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

20°C (67 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dakar Sea Plaza Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
ROUTE DE LA CORNICHE OUEST
BP 16868 Fann
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pullman Dakar Teranga

Address
2,0 mi
10, Rue Colbert Place de L' independance
BP 3380 DAKAR
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


NDIAMBOUR HOTEL ET RESIDENCE

Address
1,8 mi
121 RUE CARNOT
11867 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

Address
1,9 mi
64 Rue Felix
2302 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jardin Savana Hotel Dakar

Address
2,9 mi
POINTE BERNARD PETITE CORNICHE
BP 1015 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Dakar

Address
2,1 mi
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga BP 2073
18524 DAKAR
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis Dakar

Address
2,0 mi
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga
18524 DAKAR
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Le Djoloff

Address
1,5 mi
7 rue Nani
Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Business Hotel Dakar

Address
5,5 mi
Km1 Route de Ngor
12250 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel du Phare Les Mamelles - Guesthouse

Address
0,1 mi
36,Cité des Magistrats Quakam BP 38 110 Yoff
14522 Ouakam
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

COLERE DES MENDIANTES CHASSEES DU CENTRE DE DAKAR

Published: January 24, 2015
Length: 58:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Reeteet Senegal

Ce 24 janvier a 2015, la Maire de Dakar a fait deguerpir les mendiants de la Rue Siant Michel (Ex-Theise) derriere BICIS centre ville. Colere de queques mendiantes.


Naafiyo (Djiby Guissé & la Chorale Saint Martin de Porres Dakar)

Published: January 22, 2015
Length: 59:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CUSAMP

10/01/2015 avec Djiby Guissé pendant la 11e nuit des oscars du chant choral.


Serigne Touba à Dakar pour bénir les pèlerins qu'il convoie à la Mecque

Published: September 25, 2013
Length: 59:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2STV Sénégal

L'actuel Khalif Général des mourides est à Dakar où il entend perpétuer une tradition qui consiste à venir bénir les personnes qu'il convoie de ses propres moyens aux Lieux Saints de...


Les agresseurs qui tuent reprennent service à Dakar

Published: October 24, 2013
Length: 37:37 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: 2STV Sénégal

Dakar a enregistré plus de 3 morts en une semaine. Des décès causés par des agresseurs. Ces derniers ne se contentent plus de prendre les biens de leurs victimes. Ils ont désormais pris...


Le poisson appelé Thiof est parti pour être introuvable à Dakar

Published: October 03, 2013
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 2STV Sénégal

Ce poisson qui demeure l'un des plus prisés par les Sénégalais souffre des méfaits de la surpêche, et pourrait être classé parmi les espèces en voie de disparition selon l'ONG Green...


on the beach of dakar

Published: November 04, 2008
Length: 36:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Deant70

this is from my visit to dakar africa.


Pénurie d'eau à Dakar, capitale Sénégalaise

Published: September 14, 2013
Length: 30:31 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: 2STV Sénégal

Depuis 72 heures les robinets de plusieurs quartiers de Dakar ne coulent plus. Une situation jugée catastrophique par les populations car trouver le liquide précieux relève d'un véritable...


Dakar commence à accueillir ses moutons de Tabaski

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 38:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 2STV Sénégal

La capital Sénégalaise change de décors n'on pas à cause des inondations mais plutôt en raison des troupeaux de moutons qu'on voit dans plusieurs endroits de Dakar. Ce changement de décor...


Mame Yalla Baaxna (Djiby Guissé & la chorale Saint Martin de Porrès )

Published: January 21, 2015
Length: 11:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CUSAMP

Djiby Guissé accompagné de la chorale Saint Martin de Porres de Dakar lors de la 11e nuit des Oscars du chant choral !


Match Rappeurs vs Lutteurs

Published: July 24, 2014
Length: 16:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Agence La SOLUTION

Match Rappeurs vs Lutteurs du 16 Juillet 2014 après le ndogou au terrain du Dakar Sacré cœur s'est soldé par la victoire 5 buts à 4 en faveurs des lutteurs......


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gorée

Île de Gorée (i.e. "Gorée Island"; is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is a 0.182 square kilometres island located 2 kilometres at sea from the main harbor of Dakar . Its population as of 31 January 2005 official estimates is 1,056 inhabitants, giving a density of 5,802 inh. per km², which is only half the average density of the city of Dakar. Gorée is both the smallest and the least populated of the 19 communes d'arrondissement of Dakar.

Located at 14.6669, -17.3983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Senegal, Geography of Senegal, World Heritage Sites in Senegal, Former Dutch colonies, French West Africa

Mali Federation

The Mali Federation (Fédération du Mali) was a country in West Africa. It was formed by a union between Senegal and the Sudanese Republic. It was founded on April 4, 1959, within the French Community and became entirely self-governing when it gained independence from France on June 20, 1960. The federation collapsed shortly after independence, on 20 August 1960, when Senegal withdrew, due to political disagreements. The Sudanese Republic was renamed the Republic of Mali on 22 September 1960.

Located at 14.6928, -17.4467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former countries in Africa, 20th century in Mali, History of Senegal, States and territories established in 1959, Political history of Mali

Îles des Madeleines

The Iles des Madeleines lie west of Dakar in Senegal. The islands are uninhabited. The main island is Sarpan, known for its Stone Age tool finds. The islands are also known for their birds, fish and plant life. The cliffs are steep, and had been carved by the sea over millions of years

Located at 14.65, -17.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Africa, Geography of Senegal, National parks of Senegal, Cultural Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, World Heritage Sites in Senegal, Islands of Senegal

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Cheikh Anta Diop University (French: Université Cheikh Anta Diop or UCAD), also known as the University of Dakar, is a university in Dakar, Senegal. It is named after the Senegalese historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop and has an enrollment of over 60,000.

Located at 14.6869, -17.4633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Senegal, French West Africa, Educational institutions established in 1957, Forestry education, Education in Dakar

National Assembly (Senegal)

The National Assembly is the lower house of Senegal's parliament.

Located at 14.6625, -17.4383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of Senegal, National lower houses

Suffolk University Dakar Campus

Suffolk University, Dakar Campus was a division of Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts in Dakar, Senegal. It was located on the grounds of the École Nationale d'Économie Appliquée (ENEA). The spring 2011 semester concluded Suffolk's use of this campus.

Located at 14.7044, -17.4786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Senegal, Educational institutions with year of establishment missing, Suffolk University, Education in Dakar

House of Slaves (Gorée)

The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and its Door of No Return is a museum and memorial to the Atlantic slave trade on tiny Goree Island, 3 km off the coast of the city of Dakar, Senegal. Its museum, opened in 1962 and curated until his death in 2009 by Boubacar Joseph Ndiaye, is said to memorialise the final exit point of the slaves from Africa.

Located at 14.6678, -17.3972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Senegal, Buildings and structures in Dakar, African slave trade, Museums in Senegal

Stade Demba Diop

Stade Demba Diop is a multi-use stadium in greater Dakar, Senegal. It is situated on Boulevard Président Habib Bourguiba in Sicap-Liberté, an urban arrondissement of Dakar.

Located at 14.7106, -17.4581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Senegal, Sport in Dakar, 1963 establishments

Marius Ndiaye Stadium

Marius Ndiaye stadium is an indoor arena in Dakar, Senegal, used primarily for basketball. The arena was home to the FIBA Africa Championship for Women 2007 in September 2007.

Located at 14.7113, -17.4595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Senegal, Buildings and structures in Dakar, Basketball in Senegal, Indoor arenas in Senegal, Sport in Dakar

Dakar Grand Mosque

The Dakar Grand Mosque (also Grande Mosquée de Dakar) is one of the most important religious buildings in the capital of Senegal. It is situated on Allée Pape Gueye Fall.

Located at 14.6778, -17.4422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dakar, Mosques in Senegal

Dakar-Plateau

Dakar-Plateau is an arrondissement in the Dakar Department, and forms the central district of the city of Dakar. Senegalese arrondissements are quite different from the arrondissements of Paris, being merely local administrative structures of the central state, like the Senegalese départements, and are thus more comparable to French departmental arrondissements. In 1996, a massive reform of the administrative and political divisions of Senegal was voted by the Parliament of Senegal.

Located at 14.6753, -17.4203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Hann, Senegal

Hann is a neighbourhood of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. It is located on the eastern side of the small south facing peninsula on which the old city of Dakar built. Hann neighborhood sits along a crescent shaped beach called Hann Bay. Hann is part of the Hann Bel-Air commune d'arrondissement: a part of the municipal Dakar Department which covers the city of Dakar.

Located at 14.7211, -17.4369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dakar, Bays of Senegal

Biscuiterie

Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissment of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932. La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.

Located at 14.71, -17.4497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Dieuppeul-Derklé

Dieuppeul-Derklé is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 39,871.

Located at 14.7169, -17.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Fann-Point E-Amitié

Fann-Point E-Amitié is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 19,983.

Located at 14.6925, -17.4672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane

Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 61,378.

Located at 14.6856, -17.4531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Grand Dakar

Grand Dakar is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.

Located at 14.7042, -17.4533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Hann Bel-Air

Hann Bel-Air is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.

Located at 14.7103, -17.435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Grand Yoff

Grand Yoff is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 144,859.

Located at 14.7336, -17.4494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

HLM (Dakar)

HLM is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 46,722.

Located at 14.7, -17.4456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur

Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 26,557.

Located at 14.7, -17.4669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Médina, Dakar

Médina is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the Dakar-Plateau arrondissement, located in the southern part of Dakar. Médina is one of the most ancient and most populous areas of Dakar, and one that has kept its original African character, as opposed to the modern districts of the Plateau. As such, it is also a cultural centre of the city.

Located at 14.685, -17.4494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Sicap-Liberté

Sicap-Liberté is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 47,134.

Located at 14.7, -17.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum

The Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum is a museum located on Gorée, an island on the coast of Senegal, across from the House of Slaves (Gorée). A project conceived in 1987 by the filmmaker Ousmane William Mbaye, it was opened in 1994 under the direction of Annette Mbaye d'Erneville.

Located at 14.6675, -17.3975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Houses completed in 1777, Museums established in 1994, Museums in Senegal, Local museums, Women's museums, Women's organizations

AJSS

The Association des Jeunes pour la Sensibilisation et la Solidarite (AJSS) is a Senegalese organization whose stated aims are to help young Senegalese away from poverty, criminality and emigration. The AJSS was officially established 23 September 2005 after a meeting held by young people from Sicap-Liberté The AJSS has approximately 400 members.

Located at 14.6928, -17.4467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Organisations based in Senegal, Organizations established in 2005