Dara
SenegalSN
Town and commune in Louga, Senegal
Dahra is a town of commune status located in the Louga Region of Senegal at roughly 264 km from Dakar, to which it is connected via the N3 road. It is near the ISRA Centre de recherché zootechniques and 40 km from the old King of Djoloff's residence (yang-yang) named Alboury Ndiaye. The town has a population of 45,530 and the main activity is agriculture and animal breeding.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 30,000
- Coordinates
- 15.348, -15.480
- Timezone
- Africa/Dakar
- Elevation
- 41 m
Overview of Dara
Dara — a compact town in Senegal — is worth a place on your map. Around 30,000 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around culture and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Dara
Culture in Dara
(1)Under culture, Dara is tagged with Towers. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dara.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Senegal plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Dakar on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Dara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dara known for?
- Travellers associate Dara with culture. It sits in Senegal and counts about 30,000 residents.
- What can you do in Dara?
- Dara is tagged with Towers, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Dara located?
- Dara belongs to Senegal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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