About Pikine
Pikine is a densely populated suburb located in the Dakar Department of Senegal. It is known for its vibrant markets and commercial activities. The area has a mix of old and new buildings, with some parts being more developed than others.
Living in Pikine can be a unique experience, with a blend of traditional and modern lifestyles. The suburb is home to a diverse population and has a lively atmosphere, with many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options available.
However, it is also known to be congested and chaotic at times, which can be challenging for some residents. Despite this, Pikine remains a popular choice for many due to its affordability and accessibility to various amenities.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Pikine is vibrant and dynamic, with many opportunities for socializing, entertainment, and cultural experiences.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Restaurant Aissata
shopping
- Marché Zing
- Khadijia
- Centre commerciale de thiaroye
- Sandicat
- Marché Thiaroye
- Marche Warancka
- Marche Syndicat
- Marche Zinc
healthcare
- Poste de Santé Medina Gounass
- Poste De Santé Touba Diacksao
- Cabinet medical ya salaam
- Dispensaire confessionnel Notre Dame d'Esperance
- Clinique de Pikine
- Poste de Santé Cité Pépinière
- Poste de Santé Dalifort
- Centre de santé Technopole
recreation
- Cabinet Paramédical Privé
- Fitness Doolee
- Réserve naturelle urbaine de la grande Niaye de Pikine et dépendance
- Stade Amadou Barry de Guediawaye
- Stade de Basketball
- Terrain Manko
- Terrain Basket And One
- Parc des laobes
Getting around
Pikine has a well-developed transportation network, with many roads and highways connecting it to other parts of Dakar.
Main roads: Route de Rufisque, Carrefour Lobatt Fall, Route de Niayes, Route de Niaye, Route de Malika
Education
primary
- Iden pikine
- CNFTPA
- omar dia Diouf
- École Elementaire Mouhamadou Kabirou Mbodji
- Franco Arabe Massalikoul Djinane
- Darou As Chay Khan
- Wakeur Serigne Touba
- Centre Guindi
secondary
- Lycée de Pikine
- Collège de Castor
Safety
Medium RiskPikine is generally considered a safe area, but as with any densely populated suburb, there are areas that are considered safer than others.
Who lives here
Pikine is home to a diverse population, including families, young professionals, and retirees.
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