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Rufisque Department
City in Dakar, Senegal
Overview
Rufisque Department is a lively region east of Dakar known for its rich history, busy markets, and coastal communities. It combines traditional Senegalese culture with emerging modern developments. Visitors can experience authentic local life, historical architecture, and beautiful Atlantic beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Senegal
Region
Dakar
Population
818,337
Time Zone
Africa/Dakar
Coordinates
14.74°, -17.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$785
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$130
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
22.2°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
15.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
556 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSS
Distance
16 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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