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Pikine: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Pikine is a city and the capital of the Pikine department, in the Dakar region in Senegal. The largest suburb of Senegalese capital Dakar, as of the 2013 Census, it had a population of 1,170,791.

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Now in the cityPikine+30°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:40 PMupdated 01:00 PM
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Exchange rateF CFA 585.95per 1 $XOF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about health risks you'll face in Senegal ('Health' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Senegal . Senegal is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Blaise Diagne International Airport DSS36 km from the centre
Banjul International Airport BJL177 km from the centre
Cap Skirring Airport CSK271 km from the centre

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