Pikine Population 2026
Pikine has a population of 1,170,791, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Dakar. Roughly 6.0% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 2.3× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,170,791
Rank in Senegal
#2
Coordinates
14.76°N, 17.39°W
~17 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dakar
| City | Population | Rank in Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 2,646,503 | #1 |
| Guédiawaye | 329,659 | #4 |
| Rufisque | 295,459 | #7 |
| Bargny | 69,242 | #22 |
| Diamniadio | 47,759 | #25 |
| Sébikhotane | 42,839 | #29 |
| Niakoul Rab | 41,570 | #31 |
| N’diareme limamoulaye | 35,171 | #36 |
Cities near Pikine
- Guédiawaye329,659 people · ~2 km away
- N’diareme limamoulaye35,171 people · ~2 km away
- Dakar2,646,503 people · ~10 km away
- Niakoul Rab41,570 people · ~13 km away
- Rufisque295,459 people · ~14 km away
- Bargny69,242 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pikine?
Pikine has a population of 1,170,791 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Pikine in?
Pikine is located in Dakar, Senegal.
Is Pikine the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 10 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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