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Dakar vs Touba for Remote Work

Dakar and Touba are the two largest cities in Senegal with complete remote-work profiles. Dakar has about 2.6M residents; Touba has about 1.1M. Dakar is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Dakar is typically April (22°C avg), compared with January (24°C avg) in Touba. Dakar sees about 0 rainy days that month, while Touba sees about 3 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 19–30°C in Dakar and 17–38°C in Touba.

Dakar sits at 12 m, versus 47 m in Touba.

Side-by-side

Dakar

Senegal

Population
2.6M
Elevation
12 m
Best month
April
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
20–25°C
Best-month rain
About 0 rainy days
Year temperature range
19–30°C
National capital
Yes

Touba

Senegal

Population
1.1M
Elevation
47 m
Best month
January
Best-month temperature
24°C
Best-month range
17–32°C
Best-month rain
About 3 rainy days
Year temperature range
17–38°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Dakar or Touba?
Dakar is the larger of the two complete profiles in Senegal, with about 2.6M residents compared with about 1.1M in Touba.
How does the climate compare in Dakar vs Touba?
The best remote-work month is typically April in Dakar (22°C avg) and January in Touba (24°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 0 rainy days in Dakar versus about 3 rainy days in Touba.