Historic Site · Dakar, Senegal
Gorée Island
Île de Gorée is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.
Photo: Gregor Rom via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Dakar, Senegal |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Area | Area: 0.182 km² |
| Coordinates | 14.6669° N, 17.3983° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gorée Island is known for
Île de Gorée is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.
About Gorée Island
Île de Gorée is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.e., districts) of the city of Dakar, Senegal. It is an 18.2-hectare (45-acre) island located two kilometres (1.1 nmi; 1.2 mi) at sea from the main harbour of Dakar (14°40′N 17°24′W), famous as a destination for people interested in the Atlantic slave trade. Its population as of the 2013 census was 1,680 inhabitants, giving a density of 5,802 inhabitants per square kilometre (15,030/sq mi), which is only half the average density of the city of Dakar.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Gorée Island website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Kaolack Airport (KLC) |
| Distance from the airport | 72.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar, Senegal · 21.8 miles away
- Banjul International Airport (BJL) · Banjul (Yundum), Gambia · 104.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gorée Island?
Île de Gorée is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.
Where is Gorée Island located?
Gorée Island is in Dakar, Senegal. Its coordinates are 14.6669° N, 17.3983° W.
How do I get to Gorée Island?
The nearest town is Dakar, and the nearest airport is Kaolack Airport (KLC), about 72.4 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorée — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q244347 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.iledegoree.org/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.