Touba Population 2026
Touba has a population of 1,120,824, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇳 Senegal, located in Diourbel Region. Roughly 5.8% of Senegal's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Dakar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,120,824
Rank in Senegal
#3
Coordinates
14.86°N, 15.88°W
~47 m elevation · Africa/Dakar
Distance to capital (Dakar)
170 km
106 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diourbel Region
| City | Population | Rank in Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Diourbel | 157,554 | #12 |
| Mbaké | 101,451 | #17 |
| Tiébo | 100,289 | #18 |
| Keur Médoune | 77,255 | #19 |
| Bambey | 37,374 | #34 |
Cities near Touba
- Mbaké101,451 people · ~9 km away
- Keur Médoune77,255 people · ~12 km away
- Tiébo100,289 people · ~46 km away
- Diourbel157,554 people · ~46 km away
- Gossas Village15,630 people · ~49 km away
- Bambey37,374 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Touba?
Touba has a population of 1,120,824 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Senegal.
What region is Touba in?
Touba is located in Diourbel Region, Senegal.
Is Touba the capital of Senegal?
No, the capital of Senegal is Dakar, about 170 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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