Rufisque
in Dakar, Senegal

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.725 and -17.271 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 43' 30" and W -17° 16' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XOF
Spoken languages:
French, Wolof
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:34 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Africa/Dakar
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:49 am and 7:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.400 and 166.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tombaesar
References
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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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Discover Rufisque

Rufisque in Dakar is a city in Senegal a little east of Dakar, the country's capital city.

Local time in Rufisque is now 03:34 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Dakar with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Rufisque, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Senegal is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Senegal is Island of Gorée in a distance of 45 mi (or 73 km), East.

When in this area, 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: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Rich Mon Djizz du 03 Mai 2012 Spécial Village des Arts de Soumbédioune - Partie 2

Published: May 03, 2012
Length: 59:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

émission de divertissement.


Rich Mon Djizz du 03 Mai 2012 Spécial Village des Arts de Soumbédioune - Partie 3

Published: May 03, 2012
Length: 51:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

émission de divertissement.


Rich Mon Djizz du 03 Mai 2012 Spécial Village des Arts de Soumbédioune - Partie 4

Published: May 03, 2012
Length: 55:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

émission de divertissement.


Rich Mon Djizz du 03 Mai 2012 Spécial Village des Arts de Soumbédioune - Partie 6

Published: May 03, 2012
Length: 51:14 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

émission de divertissement.


Presque tout Manque Dans Le Village des Pêcheurs Saisonniers - L'Incontournable - 03 Juin 2012

Published: June 04, 2012
Length: 22:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

Presque tout Manque Dans Le Village des Pêcheurs Saisonniers.


Situation au Guinee Bissau Q&A (Part 3)

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WA RA

n April 12, the military staged a coup d'etat in the small West African state of Guinea-Bissau. On May 2nd, West African Research Center invited His Excellency Mamadou Saliou Diallo Pires,...


Rich mon djizz du 02 Mai 2012 - Partie 1

Published: May 02, 2012
Length: 43:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

émission de divertissement.


Pèlerinage Marial de Popenguine - 27 Mai 2012 - Partie 4

Published: May 27, 2012
Length: 00:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

Pèlerinage Marial de Popenguine.


L'Excision Des Filles - Wareff - 05 Juin 2012 - Partie 8

Published: June 05, 2012
Length: 55:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

Thème de la semaine : l'excision des filles.


Horaire bi du 26 avril 2012 - Partie 2

Published: April 26, 2012
Length: 11:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TFM (Télé Futurs Medias)

l'émission "horaire bi" se rend a MBAM dans la région de Fatick.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Rufisque

Rufisque is a city in the Dakar region of western Senegal, at the base of the Cap-Vert Peninsula. It has a population of 179,797 (2002 census). In the past it was an important port city in its own right, but is now a suburb of Dakar. Rufisque is also the capital of the department of the same name.

Located at 14.7167, -17.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Senegal, Dakar Region, French West Africa

Rufisque Department

Rufisque Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Dakar Region.

Located at 14.717, -17.267 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Departments of Senegal, Dakar Region

Bargny, Senegal

Bargny (also, Bargny-Gouddau and Bargny Gouddou) is a settlement in Senegal. It is located in a somewhat sheltered bay about 15 km to the east of the capital, Dakar.

Located at 14.6939, -17.2336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Senegal

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Rufisque, Rufisko, Departamento de Rufisque, リュフィスク, Riufiskas, Рюфиск, Tëngéej, 呂菲斯克