Plage Ouakam
Plage Ouakam is a beach in Dakar, Senegal. Plage Ouakam is situated nearby to Location kayak et canoë, as well as near Mosque of Divinity.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mosque of Divinity and African Renaissance Monument.
Mosque of Divinity
Mosque
The Mosque of Divinity is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. Completed in 1997, the mosque has two minarets and provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located near the Corniche-Ouest shore. Mosque of Divinity is situated 110 metres northeast of Plage Ouakam.
African Renaissance Monument
Monument
Photo: Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0.
The African Renaissance Monument is a 50-metre tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar, Senegal. African Renaissance Monument is situated 1 km northwest of Plage Ouakam.
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.
Les Mamelles Lighthouse is a strategically important lighthouse situated near Cap Vert, the westernmost point of Africa, on the outskirts of Dakar the capital of Senegal. Les Mamelles Lighthouse is situated 1½ km northwest of Plage Ouakam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur and Sicap-Liberté.
Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur
Suburb
Photo: Ji-Elle, Public domain.
Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is located on the western coast of the Cap-Vert peninsula. As of 2013, it had a population of 29,798. Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur is situated 2½ km southeast of Plage Ouakam.
Sicap-Liberté
Suburb
Photo: Abiwole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sicap-Liberté is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2013 it had a population of 47,164. Sicap-Liberté is situated 3½ km east of Plage Ouakam.
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. Fann-Point E-Amitié is situated 4 km southeast of Plage Ouakam.
Plage Ouakam
- Opening hours: 24/7
- Type: Beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
14.71489° or 14° 42′ 54″ northLongitude
-17.49089° or 17° 29′ 27″ westOpen location code
7C64PG75+XJOpenStreetMap ID
way 164417631OpenStreetMap feature
natural=beach
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