Richard-Toll
SenegalSN
Town and commune in Saint-Louis, Senegal
Richard Toll is a town and urban commune in northern Senegal, lying on the south bank of the River Senegal, just east of Rosso. Originally a colonial town, it was named for the park of the Château de Baron Roger, laid out by botanist Jean Michel Claude Richard. A rice-growing scheme was originally initiated by France's colonial development organisation, FIDES, in 1949 with an initial cultivated area of 6,000 hectares. The town's main industry is sugar. The population in 2023 was 73,147.
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- 16.462, -15.701
- Timezone
- Africa/Dakar
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Richard-Toll
Set in Senegal, Richard-Toll is a destination. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Richard-Toll
Nature in Richard-Toll
(3)On the nature side, Richard-Toll offers Gardens, Rivers and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Richard-Toll is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Richard-Toll
(3)Looking for water sports? Richard-Toll has Paddle, Rafting and Sailboats. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Richard-Toll.
Adventure in Richard-Toll
(2)Under adventure, Richard-Toll is tagged with Boat Rides and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Richard-Toll.
Culture in Richard-Toll
(1)Our data lists Towers as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Richard-Toll's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Richard-Toll
(1)For nightlife, expect Clubs. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Richard-Toll.
Sports in Richard-Toll
(1)On the sports side, Richard-Toll offers Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Richard-Toll is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Richard-Toll
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Richard-Toll stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Richard-Toll are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Senegal. Time zone: Africa/Dakar.
Similar destinations
Places near Richard-Toll that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard-Toll known for?
- Richard-Toll, in Senegal, is best known for nature, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Richard-Toll?
- Recorded activities in Richard-Toll include Gardens, Rivers, Valleys, Paddle and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Richard-Toll?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Richard-Toll stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Richard-Toll located?
- Richard-Toll is located in Senegal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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