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Tambacounda

City in Tambacounda Region, Senegal

Overview

Tambacounda is the largest city in eastern Senegal, serving as a gateway to national parks and the rural hinterlands. Known for its lively market life and warm hospitality, the city blends traditional Senegalese culture with regional diversity.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Senegal
Region
Tambacounda Region
Population
342,204
Time Zone
Africa/Dakar
Coordinates
13.77°, -13.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$569
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
29.2°C
Summer Avg
29.8°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
11.1°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
654 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TUD
Distance
4 km

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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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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