Koungheul
in Région de Kaffrine, Senegal

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.983 and -14.800 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 58' 59" and W -14° 48' 0"
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: 03:55 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Dakar
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:56 am and 7:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-14.700 and 166.567 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Wunpuko
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Koungheul

Koungheul in Région de Kaffrine with it's 14,725 citizens is a place in Senegal about 184 mi (or 296 km) east of Dakar, the country's capital city.

Current time in Koungheul is now 03:55 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Dakar with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Koungheul. The closest airport in Senegal is Kolda North Airport in a distance of 76 mi (or 122 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Stone Circles of Senegambia in Gambia at a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km). The closest in Senegal is Saloum Delta in a distance of 48 mi (or 48 km), South-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Georgetown, Kaffrine, Basse Santa Su, Mansa Konko and Kolda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 37°C / 99 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 37°C / 98 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 11%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 11% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

35°C (95 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

34°C (94 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

34°C (92 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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Gestion des déchets à Koungheul, Sénégal

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aquassistance

En collaboration avec l'ONG Eau Vive, un projet de gestion des déchets dans la ville sénégalaise de Koungheul (20.000 habitants). Aquassistance apporte ses compétences techniques, participe...


parlons koungheul Aziz 1-1

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 17:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koungheul Info


Parlons Koungheul au Lycée EL hadji Ibrahima Ba

Published: March 27, 2015
Length: 40:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koungheul Info


Parlons Koungheul avec Jappoo liguey1

Published: March 10, 2015
Length: 18:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koungheul Info

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Préparation du Gamou du Dahira Amesardine de Koungheul

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 21:04 min
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Author: Koungheul Info


parlons koungheul avec koungheul bambouck

Published: March 03, 2015
Length: 19:20 min
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Author: Koungheul Info

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Parlons Koungheul Mayacine Camara 1

Published: January 15, 2015
Length: 38:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koungheul Info


Parlons Koungheul avec Jappoo liguey2

Published: March 10, 2015
Length: 40:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koungheul Info

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Théâtre Lycée El Hadji Ibrahima Ba de Koungheul

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 47:18 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Ibrahima Badiane

Le groupe théâtrale du Lycée EIB de Koungheul.


Parlons Koungheul avec Aziz Camara partie 1 2

Published: February 16, 2015
Length: 48:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koungheul Info

Emile Niocke.


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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.

Koungheul Department

Koungheul is the name of one of 35 departments of Senegal, as well as Koungheul Arrondissement, and Koungheul, the principal town of the department. In 2006, the new Koungheul Department was created as a division of Kaolack Region, and carved out of the eastern half of the Kaffrine Department. Koungheul Arrondissement with One commune (town). Koungheul Maka-Yop Arrondissement with Six communautés rurales (rural communities).

Located at 13.9833, -14.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Departments of Senegal, Kaolack Region

Koungheul

Koungheul is a town and a department in central Senegal. It belongs to the region of Kaffrine and is situated between the Towns of Kaolack and Tambacounda. There are about 15'000 inhabitants and most of them are Wolof.

Located at 13.9833, -14.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Senegal

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Koungueul, Koungheul