Pointe de Fann
Pointe de Fann is a point in Dakar, Senegal. Pointe de Fann is situated nearby to the locality Fann-Hok, as well as near Gueule Tapee 3.Places of Interest
Highlights include École supérieure polytechnique de Dakar and Îles de la Madeleine.
École supérieure polytechnique de Dakar
College
The École supérieure polytechnique de Dakar, also known as the Higher Polytechnic School of Dakar, is a professional training institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education of Senegal.
Îles de la Madeleine
Islet
The Îles de la Madeleine lie west of Dakar in Senegal. The islands are uninhabited. The main island is Sarpan, known for its Stone Age tool finds. The islands are also known for their birds, fish and plant life.
Théodore Monod African Art Museum
Museum
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.
The Théodore Monod African Art Museum in Dakar, Senegal is one of the oldest art museums in West Africa. It was promoted by Léopold Senghor, the country's first President. Théodore Monod African Art Museum is situated 3½ km east of Pointe de Fann.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane and Fann-Point E-Amitié.
Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane
Suburb
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.
Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2013 it had a population of 52,270.
Fann-Point E-Amitié
Suburb
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.
Fann-Point E-Amitié is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is located on the southwestern coast of the Cap-Vert peninsula. As of 2013, it had a population of 18,841.
Dakar
Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal and is often regarded as the cultural and commercial center of French-speaking West Africa. Dakar is often the first stop in exploring French-speaking West Africa because it has good flight connections with Western Europe.
Pointe de Fann
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Champ de Tir”
- Category: landform
- Location: Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
14.67477° or 14° 40′ 29″ northLongitude
-17.46957° or 17° 28′ 11″ westElevation
6 metres (20 feet)Open location code
7C64MGFJ+W5GeoNames ID
2251971
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