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Kaolack

seat of a first-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kaolack is a city in Senegal with 298,904 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The national capital Dakar is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kaolack Airport, 2 km away.

Also known as: Kaolac · Kaolak

Overview

Kaolack is town and regional capital in Senegal — FR localité sénégalaise.

It is located in Kaolack, Senegal.

The population is about 172,305 (2002).

The elevation is around 22 metre.

Also known as: Kawlax

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Basic Data

  • Country Senegal
  • Located in Kaolack
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 9' 7" N, 16° 4' 21" W
  • Elevation DEM: 7 m
  • Timezone Africa/Dakar
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 298,904
  • Pop. Density 24,489 p/km²
  • Built-up 52.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +221

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Alternate Names

Kaolac
Kaolak

Weather in Kaolack

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaolack, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 32.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.

Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
6.1 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 30.3 6.1 259 70 1,011.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 27.1 5.1 255 82 1,012.6 0.29 / 0.29 93 9.0 n/a
12h 25.8 3.2 274 88 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
18h 32.3 2.9 293 51 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 56 402.9 n/a
Tomorrow 32.0 4.3 234 55 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 56 723.6 n/a
30h 26.0 3.0 275 78 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 74 10.3 n/a
36h 24.1 2.4 296 87 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
42h 30.1 1.9 288 55 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 22 410.2 n/a
Saturday 30.0 4.4 210 64 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 14 710.3 n/a
54h 25.6 2.0 258 77 1,013.8 0.44 / 0.44 100 10.1 n/a
60h 24.7 0.6 247 82 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.14 89 0.0 n/a
66h 30.2 2.8 93 63 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.04 75 366.9 n/a
Sunday 27.6 4.6 140 81 1,011.9 10.10 / 10.14 100 576.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaolack?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 32.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaolack today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 19:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kaolack?
Local time is 04:16. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kaolack?
Kaolack is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kaolack?
Population about 298,904.
What is the elevation of Kaolack?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Kaolack located?
It is at 14.15197, -16.07259 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaolack in?
It is in Senegal.

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Last updated 2025-05-27
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