Yof Bay

Yof Bay (French: Baie de Yoff) is a bay on the north side of the Cap-Vert peninsula, directly north of the city centre of Dakar, Senegal. It stretches southwest from the town Kayar to Yoff, a suburb of Dakar.[1] The bay opens towards the north and lies in the area of the westernmost point of Africa. Small Île de Yoff lies in the NW corner of the bay.[2]

Yoff Bay
Yoff Bay is located in Senegal
Yoff Bay
Yoff Bay
Location in Senegal
Coordinates14°46′N 17°28′W
Native nameBaie de Yof (French)
Ocean/sea sourcesAtlantic Ocean
Basin countriesSenegal
Max. length22 km (14 mi)
Max. width29 km (18 mi)
IslandsÎle de Yoff
SettlementsYoff

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