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Louga

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Location & Surroundings

Louga is a city in Senegal with 113,365 inhabitants, at 42 m elevation. The national capital Dakar is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Saint-Louis, 54 km away.

Also known as: Luga

Overview

Nguer Malal is city — FR ville du Sénégal.

It is located in Louga Department, Senegal.

The elevation is around 44 metre.

Also known as: AR لوجا

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 37' 7" N, 16° 13' 28" W
  • Elevation DEM: 42 m
  • Timezone Africa/Dakar
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 113,365
  • Pop. Density 19,075 p/km²
  • Built-up 45.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +221

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Alternate Names

Luga

Weather in Louga

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

Now 32.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.

Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
6.8 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 32.9 6.8 313 51 1,011.1 - / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
6h 28.5 3.3 265 74 1,014.9 0.20 / 0.20 62 10.9 n/a
12h 27.2 2.9 291 84 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
18h 35.7 3.0 287 40 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 383.0 n/a
Tomorrow 33.0 7.9 262 52 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 58 663.7 n/a
30h 28.3 6.6 247 79 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 11.3 n/a
36h 27.4 6.7 241 85 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
42h 33.7 6.9 262 53 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 97 410.1 n/a
Thursday 31.0 7.7 263 63 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 21 704.1 n/a
54h 27.6 5.5 262 79 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 61 10.9 n/a
60h 26.3 4.9 275 83 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 33.6 5.3 302 40 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 99 389.6 n/a
Friday 29.6 5.9 296 58 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 597.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Louga?
Now 32.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Louga today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Louga?
Local time is 01:51. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Louga?
Louga is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Louga?
Population about 113,365.
What is the elevation of Louga?
DEM 42 m.
Where is Louga located?
It is at 15.61867, -16.22436 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Louga in?
It is in Senegal.

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Last updated 2025-05-27
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