Mboul
District of Ouakam
in Dakar, Senegal

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.724 and -17.489 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 43' 26" and W -17° 29' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XOF
Spoken languages:
French, Wolof
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:20 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Dakar
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:45 am and 9:27 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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Mboul

The district Mboul of Ouakam in Dakar is a district located in Senegal a little north-west of Dakar, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pullman Dakar Teranga

Address
5,5 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


Dakar Sea Plaza Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
3,0 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


NDIAMBOUR HOTEL ET RESIDENCE

Address
5,1 mi
121 RUE CARNOT
11867 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

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


Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

Address
5,3 mi
64 Rue Felix
2302 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

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


Novotel Dakar

Address
5,6 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


Jardin Savana Hotel Dakar

Address
6,2 mi
POINTE BERNARD PETITE CORNICHE
BP 1015 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

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


Business Hotel Dakar

Address
1,8 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


Hôtel Le Djoloff

Address
3,5 mi
7 rue Nani
Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

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


ibis Dakar

Address
5,6 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


Hotel du Phare Les Mamelles - Guesthouse

Address
3,6 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

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Présentation Club de Football Dakar Sacré Coeur

Published: December 29, 2012
Length: 36:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Benjamin Bonifas

Présentation du club de football Dakar Sacré Coeur.


Violences ...

Published: April 02, 2015
Length: 30:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gil set

Soundtrack : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d83kfHC16E Images : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWaWsgBbFsA.


Le mal de vivre au marché HLM

Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 44:39 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: 7adakar

http://7adakar.com le magazine tout en video présente un reportage réalisé au marché HLM de Dakar Le site http://7adakar.com est administre par Lookhy de Dakar a partir d'un CMS de gestion...


Dakar Lighthouse

Published: March 29, 2007
Length: 11:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jeff Attaway

The lighthouse in Dakar, Senegal. http://www.attawayjl.com/Places/Senegal/senegal.php.


Reportage 2STV sur le littoral Ouakam (16/02/2015)

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 47:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Plateforme de Sauvegarde du Littoral - Sénéga

Reportage sur le Domaine Public Maritime avec Moctar BA (Plateforme pour l'Environnement et la Réappropriation du Littoral) et Djibo KA (ancien ministre de l'environnement) diffusée sur 2STV...


[Vidéo D-Jéry 2.0] Match de Gala #Derklé-Grand vs Petit: Le geste technique de Diéry Diallo!

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 02:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Diéry Diallo

Match de Gala Poste Courant-Grand vs Petit: Le geste technique de #Diéry_Diallo! Eh oui, une passe décisive pour le jeune Mohamed Ndiaye!


African Renaissance Monument, Dakar, Senegal

Published: April 26, 2010
Length: 16:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jallen3000

Recorded on April 25, 2010 out the window of my friend's car, using a Flip Video camcorder.


Dakar, Senegal Danharriet's photos around Dakar, Senegal, Senegal (dakrcity dakar - senegal)

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 56:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Danharriet's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/danharriet/2/1247687825/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


Senegal Summer 2011 - Surf spot Ouakam - Rider Mour Mbengue

Published: June 21, 2011
Length: 06:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gosurfit

Summer time = South swell in Senegal. Small day at the surf spot Ouakam. West Africa Summer 2011. Rider Mour Mbengue.


Mosque of the Divinity - Timelapse

Published: December 05, 2013
Length: 35:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ed Hopkins

The Mosque of the Divinity is located in Ouakam, Senegal north of Dakar on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.


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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.

Cap-Vert

Cap-Vert is a peninsula in Senegal, and the westernmost point of the continent of Africa and of the Old World mainland. Originally called Cabo Verde or "Green Cape" by Portuguese explorers, it is not to be confused with the Cape Verde islands, which are some 560 kilometres further west. Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is located near the southern tip. Cap-Vert is a rocky promontory extending west from the main sandy areas of Senegal. Cap-Vert has an excellent harbor, facing Gorée Island.

Located at 14.7447, -17.5203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Senegal, Headlands of Africa, Peninsulas of Africa, Dakar

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (French: Aéroport International Léopold Sédar Senghor) is an international airport serving Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The airport is situated near the town of Yoff, north of Dakar. It was known as Dakar Yoff International Airport (French: Aéroport International de Dakar Yoff) until 9 October 1996, when it was renamed in honor of Léopold Sédar Senghor, the first president of Senegal.

Located at 14.7394, -17.49 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in Senegal, Buildings and structures in Dakar, Space Shuttle Landing Sites, USAAF Air Transport Command Airfields - South Atlantic Route, French Air Force bases

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 4 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

Yoff

Yoff is a town (commune d'arrondissement) part of the city (commune) of Dakar. It lies north of downtown Dakar and immediately north of Dakar Airport. The town is built along the broad beach at Yoff Bay. According to 31.12.2004 official estimates, the population of Yoff is 55,995 inhabitants. Administration is devolved to the town, which is essentially run by the Layene Islamic Brotherhood, the town featuring the mausoleum of its founder. As a result, no alcohol is available in the town.

Located at 14.7667, -17.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Senegal, French West Africa, Educational institutions established in 1957, Forestry education, Education in Dakar

Stade Leopold Senghor

Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor is a multi-purpose stadium in Dakar, Senegal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has an athletics track. It serves as a home ground of ASC Jeanne d'Arc and the Senegal national football team. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1985. On 13 October 2012, a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match between Senegal and Ivory Coast was abandoned due to rioting at the stadium. Senegal were disqualified from the tournament as a result.

Located at 14.7467, -17.452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1995, Sports venues in Senegal, Athletics (track and field) venues in Senegal, Football venues in Senegal, National stadiums, Sport in Dakar, Multi-purpose stadiums, Event venues established in 1985

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

Baie de Yof

Yoff Bay (fr. Baie de Yof) is a bay on the northwestern side of the Cap-Vert peninsula, directly north of the city centre of Dakar Senegal. The town of Yoff is located along the bay, and is a suburb of Dakar. It is located in the westernmost point of Africa.

Located at 14.7667, -17.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dakar, Geography of Senegal, Bays of 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 2 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

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 3 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 3 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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Ngor, Dakar

Ngor is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 11,600.

Located at 14.7436, -17.5147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Ouakam

Ouakam is a commune d'arrondissement in the city of Dakar, Senegal. The commune is the birthplace of French politicians Ségolène Royal and Rama Yade and Senegalese writer and politician Birago Diop.

Located at 14.7239, -17.4892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

African Renaissance Monument

The African Renaissance Monument (French: Le Monument de la Renaissance africaine) is a 49m tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside of Dakar, Senegal. Built overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the Ouakam suburb, the statue was designed by the Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiaby after an idea presented by president Abdoulaye Wade and built by a company from North Korea.

Located at 14.7221, -17.495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National monuments and memorials, Buildings and structures in Dakar, Buildings and structures completed in 2010

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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Organisations based in Senegal, Organizations established in 2005

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Ouakam.

Other districts

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