Médina Gounas
District of Pikine
in Dakar, Senegal

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
14.765 and -17.391 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 14° 45' 52" and W -17° 23' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - XOF
Spoken languages:
French, Wolof
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:04 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Dakar
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:14 am and 7:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.400 and 166.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tombaesar
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Senegal in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Senegal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Senegal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Médina Gounas

The district Médina Gounas of Pikine in Dakar is a subburb located in Senegal a little north-east of Dakar, the country's capital place.

Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dakar, Thies, Fatick, Diourbel and Louga. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 92 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

27°C (80 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Check availability Photo of the hotel KING FAHD PALACE

KING FAHD PALACE

Address
1,7 mi
POINTE DES ALMADIES
08181 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

Check availability Photo of the hotel Dakar Sea Plaza Radisson Blu Hotel

Dakar Sea Plaza Radisson Blu Hotel

Address
7,6 mi
ROUTE DE LA CORNICHE OUEST
BP 16868 Fann
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

Check availability Photo of the hotel LE LAGON 2

LE LAGON 2

Address
1,7 mi
Route de la Petite Corniche Est.
BP 3115 Dakar
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

Check availability Photo of the hotel Hotel du Phare Les Mamelles - Guesthouse

Hotel du Phare Les Mamelles - Guesthouse

Address
6,0 mi
36,Cité des Magistrats Quakam BP 38 110 Yoff
14522 Ouakam
Senegal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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Published: April 13, 2014
Length: 07:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mali Federation

The Mali Federation (Fédération du Mali) was a country in West Africa. It was formed by a union between Senegal and the Sudanese Republic. It was founded on April 4, 1959, within the French Community and became entirely self-governing when it gained independence from France on June 20, 1960. The federation collapsed shortly after independence, on 20 August 1960, when Senegal withdrew, due to political disagreements. The Sudanese Republic was renamed the Republic of Mali on 22 September 1960.

Located at 14.6928, -17.4467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former countries in Africa, 20th century in Mali, History of Senegal, States and territories established in 1959, Political history of Mali

Yoff

Yoff is a town (commune d'arrondissement) part of the city (commune) of Dakar. It lies north of downtown Dakar and immediately north of Dakar Airport. The town is built along the broad beach at Yoff Bay. According to 31.12.2004 official estimates, the population of Yoff is 55,995 inhabitants. Administration is devolved to the town, which is essentially run by the Layene Islamic Brotherhood, the town featuring the mausoleum of its founder. As a result, no alcohol is available in the town.

Located at 14.7667, -17.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Senegal

Stade Leopold Senghor

Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor is a multi-purpose stadium in Dakar, Senegal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has an athletics track. It serves as a home ground of ASC Jeanne d'Arc and the Senegal national football team. The stadium holds 60,000. It was built in 1985. On 13 October 2012, a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match between Senegal and Ivory Coast was abandoned due to rioting at the stadium. Senegal were disqualified from the tournament as a result.

Located at 14.7467, -17.452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1995, Sports venues in Senegal, Athletics (track and field) venues in Senegal, Football venues in Senegal, National stadiums, Sport in Dakar, Multi-purpose stadiums, Event venues established in 1985

Baie de Yof

Yoff Bay (fr. Baie de Yof) is a bay on the northwestern side of the Cap-Vert peninsula, directly north of the city centre of Dakar Senegal. The town of Yoff is located along the bay, and is a suburb of Dakar. It is located in the westernmost point of Africa.

Located at 14.7667, -17.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dakar, Geography of Senegal, Bays of Senegal

Stade Demba Diop

Stade Demba Diop is a multi-use stadium in greater Dakar, Senegal. It is situated on Boulevard Président Habib Bourguiba in Sicap-Liberté, an urban arrondissement of Dakar.

Located at 14.7106, -17.4581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Senegal, Sport in Dakar, 1963 establishments

Guédiawaye

Guédiawaye is a town and département of the Dakar Region of Senegal. Lying on the Atlantic Ocean to the north east of Dakar city centre, in 2005 it had a population of 280,353. Until the mid-2000s, the département was part of Pikine.

Located at 14.7833, -17.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Senegal, Dakar Region

Guédiawaye Department

Guédiawaye Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Dakar Region.

Located at 14.7761, -17.3956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Departments of Senegal, Dakar Region

Pikine Department

Pikine Department is one of the departments of Senegal, located in the Dakar Region. Its capital is Pikine.

Located at 14.7503, -17.3997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Departments of Senegal, Dakar Region

Marius Ndiaye Stadium

Marius Ndiaye stadium is an indoor arena in Dakar, Senegal, used primarily for basketball. The arena was home to the FIBA Africa Championship for Women 2007 in September 2007.

Located at 14.7113, -17.4595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Senegal, Buildings and structures in Dakar, Basketball in Senegal, Indoor arenas in Senegal, Sport in Dakar

Hann, Senegal

Hann is a neighbourhood of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. It is located on the eastern side of the small south facing peninsula on which the old city of Dakar built. Hann neighborhood sits along a crescent shaped beach called Hann Bay. Hann is part of the Hann Bel-Air commune d'arrondissement: a part of the municipal Dakar Department which covers the city of Dakar.

Located at 14.7211, -17.4369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dakar, Bays of Senegal

Biscuiterie

Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissment of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932. La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.

Located at 14.71, -17.4497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Cambérène

Cambérène is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 41,512.

Located at 14.7708, -17.4308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Dieuppeul-Derklé

Dieuppeul-Derklé is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 39,871.

Located at 14.7169, -17.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Fann-Point E-Amitié

Fann-Point E-Amitié is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 19,983.

Located at 14.6925, -17.4672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane

Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 61,378.

Located at 14.6856, -17.4531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Grand Dakar

Grand Dakar is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.

Located at 14.7042, -17.4533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Hann Bel-Air

Hann Bel-Air is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.

Located at 14.7103, -17.435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Grand Yoff

Grand Yoff is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 144,859.

Located at 14.7336, -17.4494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

HLM (Dakar)

HLM is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 46,722.

Located at 14.7, -17.4456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur

Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 26,557.

Located at 14.7, -17.4669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Médina, Dakar

Médina is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the Dakar-Plateau arrondissement, located in the southern part of Dakar. Médina is one of the most ancient and most populous areas of Dakar, and one that has kept its original African character, as opposed to the modern districts of the Plateau. As such, it is also a cultural centre of the city.

Located at 14.685, -17.4494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Parcelles Assainies

Parcelles Assainies is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 143,967.

Located at 14.7569, -17.4347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Patte d'Oie (Dakar)

Patte d'Oie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.

Located at 14.745, -17.4342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

Sicap-Liberté

Sicap-Liberté is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2007 it had a population of 47,134.

Located at 14.7, -17.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arrondissements of Senegal

AJSS

The Association des Jeunes pour la Sensibilisation et la Solidarite (AJSS) is a Senegalese organization whose stated aims are to help young Senegalese away from poverty, criminality and emigration. The AJSS was officially established 23 September 2005 after a meeting held by young people from Sicap-Liberté The AJSS has approximately 400 members.

Located at 14.6928, -17.4467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Organisations based in Senegal, Organizations established in 2005

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Districts of the same city

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