Koungheul

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Commune in Kaffrine, Senegal
13°59′0″N 14°48′0″W / 13.98333°N 14.80000°W / 13.98333; -14.80000Country SenegalRegionKaffrineDépartementKoungheulArea
 • Total8.001 km2 (3.089 sq mi)Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Total31,149 • Density3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Koungheul is a town and urban commune in central Senegal in the department of the same name. It lies in the region of Kaffrine and is situated between the towns of Kaolack and Tambacounda. The population is 31,149 (2023 census),[1] most of whom are Wolof people.

Transport

It is served by a railway station on the Dakar-Niger Railway.

Climate

Koungheul has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with no rainfall from November to May and moderate to heavy rainfall from June to October.

Climate data for Koungheul (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 36.0
(96.8)
38.3
(100.9)
40.8
(105.4)
42.2
(108.0)
41.9
(107.4)
39.0
(102.2)
35.2
(95.4)
33.5
(92.3)
33.8
(92.8)
36.4
(97.5)
38.5
(101.3)
36.7
(98.1)
37.7
(99.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 17.0
(62.6)
19.2
(66.6)
21.6
(70.9)
23.6
(74.5)
25.0
(77.0)
25.6
(78.1)
24.8
(76.6)
24.3
(75.7)
23.8
(74.8)
23.8
(74.8)
19.8
(67.6)
17.0
(62.6)
22.1
(71.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 0.5
(0.02)
0.1
(0.00)
0.2
(0.01)
0.3
(0.01)
11.3
(0.44)
63.4
(2.50)
174.1
(6.85)
247.7
(9.75)
193.1
(7.60)
46.4
(1.83)
0.8
(0.03)
0.1
(0.00)
738
(29.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.7 4.3 9.9 14.3 12.0 4.2 0.1 0.0 45.7
Source: NOAA[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Citypopulation.de Population and area of Koungheul Commune
  2. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Koungheul". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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