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Rufisque est, Dakar, Senegal – Senegal Flag

Current Date And Time In Rufisque est, Senegal

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:42:19 GMT
State: Dakar
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 221,066

📍 Cities Near To Rufisque est


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rufisque est in Dakar, Senegal with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Rufisque est.

📍 Rufisque est Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Rufisque est from our regional database:

State / RegionDakar
Total Population221,066
Land Area8.13 km²
Population Density27,191.39 / km²
Center Latitude14.7162° N
Center Longitude-17.2728° E
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Dakar#5 of 17
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bargny Bargny3 5 3
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bargny Guèdj Bargny Guèdj4 6 3
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bargny Ngoude Bargny Ngoude3 5 3
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dakar Dakar12 19 10
West (W)
National Flag Of Diamniadio Diamniadio6 10 5
East (E)
National Flag Of Guédiawaye Guédiawaye10 15 8
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap4 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Kayar Kayar17 28 15
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Le Plateau Le Plateau12 19 10
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mbour Mbour29 47 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mermoz Boabab Mermoz Boabab14 22 12
West (W)
National Flag Of N’diareme limamoulaye N’diareme limamoulaye9 14 8
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ngaparou Ngaparou23 36 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nguékhokh Nguékhokh23 37 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Niakoul Rab Niakoul Rab5 8 4
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Rufisque est


States and regions closest to Dakar (home state of Rufisque est), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Banjul Banjul106 170 92
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Diourbel Region Diourbel Region94 151 81
East (E)
National Flag Of Fatick Fatick75 121 65
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kaffrine Kaffrine135 217 117
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kaolack Kaolack101 162 87
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Louga Louga103 166 90
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lower River Lower River140 225 121
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of North Bank North Bank127 205 110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Saint-Louis Saint-Louis111 179 96
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sédhiou Sédhiou178 287 155
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Rufisque est


Countries bordering or closest to Senegal, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rufisque est's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso880 1,417 764
East (E)
National Flag Of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde589 948 511
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia93 149 81
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana1,016 1,635 882
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea449 723 390
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau192 310 167
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast772 1,242 670
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia653 1,052 567
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mali Mali726 1,168 630
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania506 814 439
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rufisque est. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Dakar, Senegal.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rufisque est (You)Dakar221,066
RufisqueDakar295,4590.1SSW
Bargny NgoudeDakar51,1884.7ESE
BargnyDakar69,2425.1ESE
Bargny GuèdjDakar51,1885.8SE
Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul RapDakar41,5706.6N
Niakoul RabDakar41,5707.6N
SangalkamDakar11,9158.6NE
SéndouDakar3,1258.8SE
DiamniadioDakar47,7599.8E
PikineDakar874,06213.8WNW

🏆 Dakar City Rankings

How does Rufisque est rank within Dakar? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Rufisque est appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Dakar2,646,503
Pikine874,062
Guédiawaye329,659
Rufisque295,459
Rufisque est ⭐221,066
Bargny69,242
Bargny Ngoude51,188
Bargny Guèdj51,188
Diamniadio47,759
Sébikhotane42,839

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sangalkam195.00
Dakar79.83
Diamniadio72.60
Pikine41.76
Rufisque26.80
Sébikhotane20.11
Guédiawaye13.35
Bargny12.99
Séndou8.17
Rufisque est ⭐8.13

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Dakar33,151.73
Rufisque est ⭐27,191.39
N’diareme limamoulaye27,054.62
Guédiawaye24,693.56
Pikine20,930.60
Rufisque11,024.59
Le Plateau6,488.41
Bargny5,330.41
Sébikhotane2,130.23
Diamniadio657.84
✈️ Nearest Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
IATA: DSS
22 km (14 mi) from Rufisque est
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Dakar Cities
Rufisque est ranks #5 of 17 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Rufisque est? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Rufisque est Sits on the Map

Rufisque est sits inside Dakar, Senegal and ranks #5 of 17 cities in Dakar by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Rufisque est to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Rufisque est outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Rufisque est and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rufisque est against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Dakar city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rufisque est: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rufisque est and the countries closest to Rufisque est by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Senegal. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rufisque est, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Rufisque est at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rufisque est

If you're stringing together stops in Dakar, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rufisque est — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Rufisque est MapView the Rufisque est map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Rufisque est Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Dakar OverviewExplore the Dakar state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Senegal Country DataGet complete Senegal data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Rufisque est

Which cities are closest to Rufisque est?

See the Cities Near To Rufisque est table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Dakar by population and density.

How is the distance from Rufisque est to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rufisque est and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Rufisque est map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Rufisque est will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Rufisque est to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Rufisque est?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rufisque est. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Dakar city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Rufisque est compare in size to the cities near it?

Rufisque est ranks #5 of 17 cities in Dakar by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Rufisque est?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rufisque est is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), about 22 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.