Pikine
SenegalSN
City in Senegal
Pikine is a city and the capital of the Pikine department, in the Dakar region in Senegal. The largest suburb of Senegalese capital Dakar, as of the 2013 Census, it had a population of 1,170,791. It is the second-largest city in Senegal, behind Dakar.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 764,597
- Coordinates
- 14.765, -17.391
- Timezone
- Africa/Dakar
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Pikine
Pikine is a sizeable city in Senegal. With 764,597 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, water sports and nightlife.
Things to do in Pikine
Nature in Pikine
(8)For nature, expect Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pikine.
Water Sports in Pikine
(5)The water sports shortlist for Pikine: Snorkeling, Swimming, Water Skiing, Water Sports and Windsurfing. It is a direct read of Pikine's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Pikine
(4)Pikine's nightlife entries include Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Pikine is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Pikine
(3)The adventure shortlist for Pikine: Climbing, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. Everything listed here comes from what Pikine is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Pikine
(3)The culture shortlist for Pikine: Bridges, Religious Sites and Towers. It is a direct read of Pikine's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Pikine
(2)For sports, expect Trail Running and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pikine.
Wellness in Pikine
(1)Looking for wellness? Pikine has Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pikine.
Best time to visit Pikine
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Pikine rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Africa/Dakar.
Similar destinations
Places near Pikine that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pikine known for?
- Pikine is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and nightlife, set in Senegal with around 764,597 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pikine?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands in Pikine. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pikine?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Pikine located?
- Administratively, Pikine sits in Senegal — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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