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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
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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