Rufisque Population 2026
Rufisque has a population of 295,459, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Dakar. Roughly 1.5% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
295,459
Rank in Senegal
#7
Coordinates
14.72°N, 17.27°W
~5 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dakar
| City | Population | Rank in Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 2,646,503 | #1 |
| Pikine | 1,170,791 | #2 |
| Guédiawaye | 329,659 | #4 |
| 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 Rufisque
- Bargny69,242 people · ~5 km away
- Niakoul Rab41,570 people · ~8 km away
- Diamniadio47,759 people · ~10 km away
- Pikine1,170,791 people · ~14 km away
- N’diareme limamoulaye35,171 people · ~14 km away
- Sébikhotane42,839 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rufisque?
Rufisque has a population of 295,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Rufisque in?
Rufisque is located in Dakar, Senegal.
Is Rufisque the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 19 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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