What is the Capital of Senegal?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Senegal is Dakar. Senegal is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 18,593,258. The official currency is the West African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Dakar at a glance
| Capital city | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Country | Senegal (Republic of Senegal) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 18,593,258 (69th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Calling code | +221 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Senegal
- Banjul, capital of Gambia
- Conakry, capital of Guinea
- Bamako, capital of Mali
- Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania
Senegal in context
- Senegal covers 196,722 km², making it the 86th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 95 people per km² ranks 94th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania.
- With 18,593,258 people, Senegal holds about 4.2% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Senegal is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Senegal — FAQ
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
Is Dakar the largest city in Senegal?
Yes — Dakar is both the capital and the largest city of Senegal.
What country is Dakar in?
Dakar is the capital city of Senegal.
What continent is Dakar in?
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is located in Africa.
Is Dakar the capital of Senegal?
Yes — Dakar is the capital of Senegal (official name: Republic of Senegal).
Dakar is the capital of which country?
Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in Western Africa.
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