Senegal River Map
The Senegal River is a 1,050 km (652 mi) river through 3 countries. This map shows its course from the Bafing River to the Atlantic Ocean on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Senegal River is about 1,050 km (652 mi) long and drains a basin of about 420,000 km² (162,000 sq mi). Its average discharge is about 640 m³/s (22,600 cu ft/s). It rises at the Bafing River and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It flows through or along Mauritania, Senegal and Mali. Tributaries include Karakoro River, Falémé River, Gorgol River, Kolinbiné River, Doué River and Taouey.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Senegal River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Dakar, Thiès, Kaolack, Saint-Louis, Brikama, Diourbel, Tambacounda and Louga. Labeled countries: Senegal.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Senegal River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Senegal River is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Senegal River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 1,050 km (652 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 420,000 km² (162,000 sq mi) |
| Average discharge | 640 m³/s (22,600 cu ft/s) |
| Source | the Bafing River |
| Mouth | the Atlantic Ocean |
| Countries | Mauritania, Senegal and Mali |
| Tributaries | Karakoro River, Falémé River, Gorgol River, Kolinbiné River, Doué River and Taouey |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Mauritania, Senegal, Mali. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Senegal River?
The Senegal River is about 1,050 km (652 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 420,000 km² (162,000 sq mi).
Where does the Senegal River start and end?
The Senegal River rises at the Bafing River and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Which countries does the Senegal River flow through?
The Senegal River flows through or along Mauritania, Senegal and Mali.
Can I download a blank map of the Senegal River?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
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