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Poponguine, Thies, Senegal – Senegal Flag

Current Date And Time In Poponguine, Senegal

Friday, 14 August 2026
01:06:31 GMT
State: Thies
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 8,651

📍 Cities Near To Poponguine


Find cities, states and countries closest to Poponguine in Thies, 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 Poponguine.

📍 Poponguine 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 Poponguine from our regional database:

State / RegionThies
Total Population8,651
Land Area4.97 km²
Population Density1,740.64 / km²
Center Latitude14.5574° N
Center Longitude-17.114° E
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Thies#17 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bargny Bargny12 20 11
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bargny Guèdj Bargny Guèdj12 19 10
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bargny Ngoude Bargny Ngoude12 20 11
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dakar Dakar24 39 21
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Diamniadio Diamniadio12 20 11
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Guédiawaye Guédiawaye24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap Jaxaay Parcelle Niakoul Rap19 30 16
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Joal Joal32 51 28
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kayar Kayar25 40 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Le Plateau Le Plateau23 37 20
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mbour Mbour14 22 12
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mermoz Boabab Mermoz Boabab26 42 23
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of N’diareme limamoulaye N’diareme limamoulaye24 38 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ngaparou Ngaparou8 12 7
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nguékhokh Nguékhokh8 13 7
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Poponguine


States and regions closest to Thies (home state of Poponguine), 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 Banjul95 154 83
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dakar Dakar36 58 31
West (W)
National Flag Of Diourbel Region Diourbel Region58 94 51
East (E)
National Flag Of Fatick Fatick47 76 41
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kaffrine Kaffrine104 168 90
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kaolack Kaolack72 116 62
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kolda Kolda187 301 162
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Louga Louga74 119 64
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lower River Lower River120 193 104
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of North Bank North Bank107 172 93
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Poponguine


Countries bordering or closest to Senegal, with aerial distance and compass direction from Poponguine'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 Poponguine. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Thies, Senegal.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Poponguine (You)Thies8,651
SomoneThies5,4488.9SSE
NgaparouThies9,52512.1SSE
NguékhokhThies47,96412.8ESE
SéndouDakar3,12516.1NW
SaliThies41,81116.4SE
Bargny GuèdjDakar51,18818.9NW
DiamniadioDakar47,75919.5NNW
BargnyDakar69,24219.9NW
Bargny NgoudeDakar51,18820.0NW
SébikhotaneDakar42,83921.0N

🏆 Thies City Rankings

How does Poponguine rank within Thies? 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 Poponguine appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Thiès317,763
Mbour284,189
Thiès Nones252,320
Tivaouane102,658
Dougnane69,556
Nguékhokh47,964
Joal45,903
Sali41,811
Mboro40,811
Mékhé27,566

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Mbour24.61
Joal17.34
Nguékhokh12.23
Mboro7.16
Pout7.11
Khombole6.47
Mékhé6.34
Thiadiaye6.16
Somone5.36
Ngaparou5.10

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Mbour11,547.70
Kayar6,757.88
Mboro5,699.86
Mékhé4,347.95
Nguékhokh3,921.83
Pout3,337.27
Thiadiaye3,274.03
Khombole3,140.80
Joal2,647.23
Ngaparou1,867.65
✈️ Nearest Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
IATA: DSS
13 km (8 mi) from Poponguine
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 Thies Cities
Poponguine ranks #17 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Poponguine Sits on the Map

Poponguine sits inside Thies, Senegal and ranks #17 of 19 cities in Thies 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 Poponguine 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 Poponguine 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 Poponguine and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Poponguine against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Thies city rankings

🌎 Beyond Poponguine: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Poponguine and the countries closest to Poponguine 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 Poponguine, 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 Poponguine at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Poponguine

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Poponguine MapView the Poponguine map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Poponguine Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Thies OverviewExplore the Thies 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 Poponguine

Which cities are closest to Poponguine?

See the Cities Near To Poponguine 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 Thies by population and density.

How is the distance from Poponguine to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Poponguine 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 Poponguine 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 Poponguine 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 Poponguine 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 Poponguine?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Poponguine. 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 Thies city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Poponguine compare in size to the cities near it?

Poponguine ranks #17 of 19 cities in Thies 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 Poponguine?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Poponguine is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), about 13 km (8 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.