Location & Surroundings
Birkelane is a town in Kaffrine, Senegal with 7,011 inhabitants, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaffrine, 21 km to the east. The national capital Dakar is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Gangui Birkelane
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 7' 46" N, 15° 44' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 7,011
- Pop. Density 7,870 p/km²
- Built-up 24.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:43
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Birkelane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birkelane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.66 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.1 | 2.2 | 201 | 93 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 182 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 3.7 | 172 | 66 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 353.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.3 | 201 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 1.84 / 1.84 | 100 | 448.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.8 | 193 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 1.82 / 3.66 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.2 | 158 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 156 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 212 | 74 | 1,010.3 | 4.84 / 4.84 | 73 | 600.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 2.4 | 182 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 4.63 / 9.47 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 98 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 2.0 | 146 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 96 | 117.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.5 | 186 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.17 / 0.24 | 100 | 590.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.1 | 1.5 | 227 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 2.75 / 2.99 | 63 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birkelane?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Birkelane today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Birkelane?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Birkelane?
Birkelane is a populated place.
How many people live in Birkelane?
Population about 7,011.
What is the elevation of Birkelane?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Birkelane located?
It is at 14.12933, -15.74409 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birkelane in?
It is in Senegal.