Saint-Louis
SenegalSN
City and commune in Saint-Louis Region, Senegal
Saint-Louis or Saint Louis, is the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. Located in the northwest of Senegal, near the mouth of the Senegal River, and 320 kilometres (200 mi) north of Senegal's capital city Dakar. It had a population of 254,171 in 2023. Saint-Louis was the capital of the French colony of Senegal from 1673 until 1902 and French West Africa from 1895 until 1902, when the capital was moved to Dakar. From 1920 to 1957, it also served as the capital of the neighboring colony of Mauritania.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 237,563
- Coordinates
- 16.018, -16.490
- Timezone
- Africa/Dakar
- Elevation
- 22 m
Overview of Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis is a compact city in Senegal. With 237,563 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature, culture and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Saint-Louis
Nature in Saint-Louis
(21)Nature in Saint-Louis covers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 21 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Saint-Louis.
Culture in Saint-Louis
(18)On the culture side, Saint-Louis offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Saint-Louis's activity profile. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Saint-Louis
(15)Saint-Louis's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. It is a direct read of Saint-Louis's activity profile. Altogether 15 options are tagged here.
Sports in Saint-Louis
(13)Looking for sports? Saint-Louis has Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. Counting everything, 13 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Saint-Louis.
Adventure in Saint-Louis
(12)Saint-Louis records Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Saint-Louis is actually tagged with. There are 12 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Saint-Louis
(10)Saint-Louis's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Saint-Louis is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Saint-Louis
(6)Our data lists Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths as wellness options here. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Saint-Louis.
Family in Saint-Louis
(4)Saint-Louis's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Saint-Louis's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Saint-Louis
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Saint-Louis is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Saint-Louis
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Saint-Louis.
Best time to visit Saint-Louis
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
Saint-Louis is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Africa/Dakar.
Similar destinations
Places near Saint-Louis that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saint-Louis known for?
- Saint-Louis is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Senegal with around 237,563 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Saint-Louis?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Saint-Louis. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Saint-Louis?
- 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 Saint-Louis located?
- Administratively, Saint-Louis sits in Senegal — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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