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Pikine Department

City in Dakar, Senegal

Overview

Pikine Department is a densely populated urban area on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal. Known for its lively markets and diverse neighborhoods, the city is a hub for local commerce and community life. While primarily residential, it offers authentic daily experiences and lively street culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Senegal
Region
Dakar
Population
758,554
Time Zone
Africa/Dakar
Coordinates
14.77°, -17.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$530
Local Cost
$314
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
22.1°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
514 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DKR
Distance
15 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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