Ndiass

Ndiass is a village and rural community in the M'bour Department in the Thies Region of Senegal. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Dakar. According to PEPAM (Programme d'eau potable et d'assainissement du Millénaire), Ndiass has a population of 4794. Blaise Diagne International Airport, Senegal's primary airport, is located nearby.

Ndiass
Rural community
Ndiass is located in Senegal
Ndiass
Ndiass
Coordinates: 14°38′21″N 17°5′16″W
Country Senegal
RegionThies Region
DepartmentM'bour Department
ArrondissementPout Arrondissement
Population
 (2003)
 • Total4,794
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

The main settlements are Ndiass, Ndeing, Ngam, Sakirack, Khoubite, Sahé and Escale.

Ndiass is home to many baobab trees. The Popenguine Nature Reserve and Bandia Reserve are close and share the same ecosystem.

The main language is Saafi but also Wolof.

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