Central Dakar
Central Dakar is a locality in Dakar, Senegal. Central Dakar is situated nearby to the suburb Dakar-Plateau, as well as near the locality Niaye Tioker.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Museum of Black Civilisations and Théodore Monod African Art Museum.
Museum of Black Civilisations
Museum
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The Museum of Black Civilisations is a national museum in Dakar, Senegal, that opened on 6 December 2018. It is directed by Hamady Bocoum, an archaeologist and researcher at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dakar-Plateau and Dakar.
Dakar-Plateau
Suburb
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Dakar-Plateau is an arrondissement in the Dakar Department, and forms the central district of the city of Dakar.
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.
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. Gueule Tapée-Fass-Colobane is situated 2½ km northwest of Central Dakar.
Central Dakar
- Type: Locality
- Location: Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
14.67167° or 14° 40′ 18″ northLongitude
-17.43722° or 17° 26′ 14″ westElevation
27 metres (89 feet)Open location code
7C64MHC7+M4GeoNames ID
2595757
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Niaye Tioker and Rebeus.
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Highlights include Place de indépendance and Dakar Railway Station.
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