Mékhé Population 2026

Mékhé has a population of 27,566, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Thies. Roughly 0.1% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,566

Rank in Senegal

#43

Coordinates

15.11°N, 16.62°W

~43 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

100 km

62 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
Joal	45,903	#26
Sali	41,811	#30

Cities near Mékhé

Tivaouane102,658 people · ~27 km away
Mboro40,811 people · ~29 km away
Dougnane69,556 people · ~32 km away
Kébémer19,902 people · ~35 km away
Thiès317,763 people · ~48 km away
Bambey37,374 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mékhé?

Mékhé has a population of 27,566 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Mékhé in?

Mékhé is located in Thies, Senegal.

Is Mékhé the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 100 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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