Dara Population 2026
Dara has a population of 45,530, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Louga. Roughly 0.2% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,530
Rank in Senegal
#27
Coordinates
15.35°N, 15.48°W
~41 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
223 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Louga
| City | Population | Rank in Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Louga | 113,365 | #14 |
| Ndibène Dahra | 32,941 | #37 |
| Kébémer | 19,902 | #57 |
| Linguère | 19,191 | #58 |
Cities near Dara
- Ndibène Dahra32,941 people · ~2 km away
- Linguère19,191 people · ~39 km away
- Touba1,120,824 people · ~69 km away
- Mbaké101,451 people · ~77 km away
- Keur Médoune77,255 people · ~80 km away
- Louga113,365 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dara?
Dara has a population of 45,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Dara in?
Dara is located in Louga, Senegal.
Is Dara the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 223 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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