Grand Yoff, Dakar

Name: Grand Yoff
Address: Dakar, Senegal

#37 among attractions in Dakar

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Grand Yoff is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2013 it had a population of 185,503. It is composed of 66 sub-districts, each represented by a district delegate. Grand Yoff is part of the Parcelles Assainies district. The neighborhood of Grand Yoff is the most populated neighborhood in Dakar, and the 7th most populated in Senegal. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.32 mi²Coordinates: 14°44'1"N, 17°26'58"W

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Nearby attractions include: Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Mosque of Divinity, African Renaissance Monument, Sea Plaza Shopping Mall.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar
25 min walk • Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor stands as a prominent sports venue in the bustling city of Dakar, Senegal. Named after the esteemed first president of Senegal, poet and philosopher Léopold Sédar Senghor, the stadium is imbued with symbolic significance and is a hub of...
3 miSW
Mosque
Mosque of Divinity, Dakar
77 min walk • Rising gracefully against the coastal skyline of Dakar, Senegal, the Mosque of Divinity is a beacon of spiritual magnificence and architectural wonder. Completed in 1997, this sacred edifice stands as a testament to contemporary Islamic architecture and Senegalese...
3.1 miW
Africa's tallest statue, made of bronze
African Renaissance Monument, Dakar
81 min walk • Rising majestically over the skyline of Dakar, Senegal, the African Renaissance Monument stands as a towering testament to the enduring spirit and cultural resurgence of the African continent. This colossal bronze statue, inaugurated in 2010, represents not just...
3.2 miSW
14°41'38"N • 17°28'29"W
Sea Plaza Shopping Mall, Dakar
83 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
2.6 miNW
Area
Yoff, Dakar
66 min walk • Nestled on the northwestern edge of Dakar, Senegal, lies Yoff, a traditional Lebou village that has grown into a vibrant suburb. Yoff is renowned for its expansive beach, a stretch of golden sands that beckons locals and tourists alike to its serene shores.
1.2 miSE
Aquarium, Zoo
Hann Park and Zoo, Dakar
30 min walk • The Forestry and Zoological Park of Hann is a nature reserve in Senegal located in Dakar, in the district of Hann Bel-Air.
3.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Fann, Dakar
81 min walk • Fann is a neighborhood located in the vibrant city of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Noted for its coastal beauty and urban sophistication, Fann is situated in the northwestern part of the city and is part of the larger Dakar-Plateau arrondissement.
2.7 miS
Obelisk
Place de l'Obélisque, Dakar
69 min walk • The Place de l'Obélisque in Dakar, Senegal, stands as a prominent landmark in the bustling capital. This notable site is marked by a prominent obelisk that serves as a central feature and a symbol of the city's cultural and historical significance.
2 miS
Neighbourhood
Grand Dakar, Dakar
51 min walk • Grand Dakar is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.
1.7 miS
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Demba Diop, Dakar
43 min walk • Stade Demba Diop is a multi-use stadium in greater Dakar, Senegal. It is situated on Boulevard Président Habib Bourguiba in Sicap-Liberté, an urban arrondissement of Dakar. Several football clubs use this stadium for their home games.
1.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Stadium Marius Ndiaye, Dakar
43 min walk • Marius Ndiaye stadium is an indoor arena in Dakar, Senegal, used primarily for basketball. The arena was home to the FIBA Africa Championship for Women 2007 in September 2007. It was also used to host the 29th FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in 2017.