Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
874K
Population
87 km2
Area
37 Mbps
Internet
15m
Elevation
Africa/Dakar
Timezone
DKR (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Pikine's Dakar suburb throbs with Senegalese teranga hospitality, where wrestling arenas and maquis grills fuel communal nights under Sahel sun. Nomads leverage growing 4G, dirt-cheap rents, and coastal breezes for sustainable setups near Goree Island history. Vibrant music scenes provide rhythmic escapes from laptop life.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Senegal
Region
Western Africa
Population
874K
Timezone
Africa/Dakar
Elevation
15 m
Language
French
Airport
DKR
GPS
14.76, -17.39
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
620 restaurants mapped in Pikine
Tech
Internet at 37 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
DKR airport just 10 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
7,334 total POIs 84.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
620
Cafes
46
Bars
106
Fast Food
183
Shopping
Supermarkets
106
Convenience
524
Shopping Malls
68
Healthcare
Hospitals
51
Clinics
255
Pharmacies
393
Education
Schools
810
Universities
178
Libraries
14
Recreation
Parks
157
Playgrounds
26
Sports
461
Cinemas
8
Museums
9
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
861
Train Stations
19
Fuel Stations
135
Services
Banks
478
ATMs
22
Post Offices
31
Police
41
Fire Stations
9
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
37 Mbps
Download
12 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
20,076
Tests
6,580
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
25°
J
25°
F
26°
M
26°
A
26°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
26°
S
26°
O
26°
N
25°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26 C Range: 25.3 - 26.7 C Rain: 331 mm/year Sunshine: 3,642 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.5
Nomad Index
B
Livability
26.3
Culture
54.2
Overall
AIRPORT
DKR
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Pikine is a city and the capital of the Pikine department, in the Dakar region in Senegal.
It is the second-largest city in Senegal, behind Dakar.
Incorporated by colonial officials in 1952, the community's fast growth caused it to surpass its legal boundaries and urbanize, and had a population on 50,000 by the end of the 1950s.
Healthcare Healthcare in Pikine is lackluster and has three hospitals to serve its population.
The local dog population—mainly strays belonging to children—is infected with rabies, and in 1987, 500 dogs were vaccinated for the virus.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pikine known for?
Pikine's Dakar suburb throbs with Senegalese teranga hospitality, where wrestling arenas and maquis grills fuel communal nights under Sahel sun. Nomads leverage growing 4G, dirt-cheap rents, and coastal breezes for sustainable setups near Goree Island history. Vibrant music scenes provide rhythmic escapes from laptop life.
How fast is the internet in Pikine?
Pikine has an average download speed of 37 Mbps and upload speed of 12 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Pikine?
Pikine has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Pikine?
Pikine is served by DKR (Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Pikine?
The population of Pikine is approximately 874K.
What infrastructure does Pikine have?
Pikine has 7,334 mapped points of interest, including 620 restaurants, 51 hospitals, 810 schools.
What country is Pikine in?
Pikine is located in Senegal.
