Thiès Population 2026

Thiès has a population of 317,763, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Thies. Roughly 1.6% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

317,763

Rank in Senegal

Coordinates

14.79°N, 16.93°W

~72 m elevation · Africa/Dakar

Distance to capital (Dakar)

57 km

35 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thies

City	Population	Rank in Senegal
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
Mboro	40,811	#32

Cities near Thiès

Thiès Nones252,320 people · ~4 km away
Dougnane69,556 people · ~20 km away
Tivaouane102,658 people · ~22 km away
Sébikhotane42,839 people · ~23 km away
Diamniadio47,759 people · ~29 km away
Nguékhokh47,964 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Thiès?

Thiès has a population of 317,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Senegal.

What region is Thiès in?

Thiès is located in Thies, Senegal.

Is Thiès the capital of Senegal?

No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 57 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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