Louga Population 2026
Louga has a population of 113,365, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Louga. Roughly 0.6% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
113,365
Rank in Senegal
#14
Coordinates
15.62°N, 16.22°W
~42 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Louga
| City | Population | Rank in Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Dara | 45,530 | #27 |
| Ndibène Dahra | 32,941 | #37 |
| Kébémer | 19,902 | #57 |
| Linguère | 19,191 | #58 |
Cities near Louga
- Kébémer19,902 people · ~36 km away
- Saint-Louis254,171 people · ~53 km away
- Mékhé27,566 people · ~71 km away
- Dara45,530 people · ~85 km away
- Ndibène Dahra32,941 people · ~86 km away
- Mboro40,811 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Louga?
Louga has a population of 113,365 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Louga in?
Louga is located in Louga, Senegal.
Is Louga the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 166 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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