Sali Population 2026

Sali has a population of 41,811, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Thies. Roughly 0.2% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,811

Rank in Senegal

#30

Coordinates

14.44°N, 17.02°W

~4 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

54 km

34 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
Mboro	40,811	#32

Cities near Sali

Mbour284,189 people · ~6 km away
Nguékhokh47,964 people · ~8 km away
Joal45,903 people · ~35 km away
Diamniadio47,759 people · ~36 km away
Sébikhotane42,839 people · ~36 km away
Bargny69,242 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sali?

Sali has a population of 41,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Sali in?

Sali is located in Thies, Senegal.

Is Sali the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 54 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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