Bambey

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Bambey
Town and commune
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Bambey
Location in Senegal
Coordinates: 14°41′35″N16°27′08″W / 14.69299°N 16.45209°W / 14.69299; -16.45209
CountryFlag of Senegal.svg  Senegal
Region Diourbel Region
Department Bambey
Area
[1]
  Town and commune
10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census) [1]
  Town and commune
37,374
  Density3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)

Bambey is a town and urban commune located in the Diourbel Region of Senegal. It will host the Petanque events at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics.

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Transport

The town lies on the N3 road connecting it to Dakar and is also served by a mainline station on the Dakar-Niger Railway.

Climate

Climate data for Bambey (1991–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)33.5
(92.3)
35.3
(95.5)
37.4
(99.3)
38.2
(100.8)
38.2
(100.8)
37.0
(98.6)
34.6
(94.3)
33.2
(91.8)
33.5
(92.3)
36.2
(97.2)
36.8
(98.2)
34.4
(93.9)
35.7
(96.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)16.8
(62.2)
18.1
(64.6)
18.9
(66.0)
19.6
(67.3)
21.1
(70.0)
23.4
(74.1)
24.3
(75.7)
24.2
(75.6)
23.9
(75.0)
23.2
(73.8)
19.8
(67.6)
17.9
(64.2)
20.9
(69.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches)0.0
(0.0)
0.8
(0.03)
0.2
(0.01)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.01)
21.3
(0.84)
107.5
(4.23)
208.9
(8.22)
156.6
(6.17)
27.3
(1.07)
0.5
(0.02)
0.1
(0.00)
523.4
(20.61)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)0.00.10.10.00.11.46.512.010.22.90.10.133.5
Source: NOAA [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Citypopulation.de Population and area of Bambey Commune
  2. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Bambey". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

14°41′35″N16°27′08″W / 14.69299°N 16.45209°W / 14.69299; -16.45209