Joal Population 2026

Joal has a population of 45,903, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Thies. Roughly 0.2% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,903

Rank in Senegal

#26

Coordinates

14.17°N, 16.85°W

~8 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

86 km

53 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
Dougnane	69,556	#21
Nguékhokh	47,964	#24
Sali	41,811	#30
Mboro	40,811	#32

Cities near Joal

Mbour284,189 people · ~30 km away
Sali41,811 people · ~35 km away
Nguékhokh47,964 people · ~41 km away
Fatick39,361 people · ~51 km away
Poukham Un24,146 people · ~51 km away
Gandiaye18,239 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Joal?

Joal has a population of 45,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Joal in?

Joal is located in Thies, Senegal.

Is Joal the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 86 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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