Location & Surroundings
Taoua is a settlement in Diourbel Region, Senegal, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bambey, 4 km to the south. The national capital Dakar is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport, 67 km away.
Also known as: Taouagouy
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° 44' 0" N, 16° 27' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 23 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:34
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 19:07
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taoua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taoua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
4.7 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 27.7 | 4.7 | 252 | 83 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 3.7 | 263 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 5.3 | 266 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 386.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 6.3 | 252 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 669.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 5.4 | 262 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.4 | 273 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 4.3 | 310 | 40 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 411.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.6 | 5.5 | 318 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 735.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.6 | 3.9 | 309 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.7 | 328 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 1.9 | 4 | 45 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 422.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 4.0 | 251 | 46 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 728.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 3.0 | 305 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taoua?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Taoua today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Taoua?
Local time is 05:34. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Taoua?
Taoua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taoua?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Taoua located?
It is at 14.73333, -16.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taoua in?
It is in Senegal.