Dougnane Population 2026

Dougnane has a population of 69,556, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Thies. Roughly 0.4% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dougnane (capital Dakar shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

69,556

Rank in Senegal

#21

Coordinates

14.96°N, 16.87°W

~86 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

68 km

42 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thies

City	Population	Rank in Senegal
Thiès	317,763	#5
Mbour	284,189	#8
Thiès Nones	252,320	#10
Tivaouane	102,658	#16
Nguékhokh	47,964	#24
Joal	45,903	#26
Sali	41,811	#30
Mboro	40,811	#32

Cities near Dougnane

Tivaouane102,658 people · ~6 km away
Thiès317,763 people · ~20 km away
Mboro40,811 people · ~20 km away
Thiès Nones252,320 people · ~22 km away
Mékhé27,566 people · ~32 km away
Sébikhotane42,839 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dougnane?

Dougnane has a population of 69,556 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Dougnane in?

Dougnane is located in Thies, Senegal.

Is Dougnane the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 68 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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