Ouakam

Ouakam is a coastal commune d'arrondissement located in Dakar, Senegal. It sits on the western edge of the Dakar metropolitan area along the Atlantic Ocean. Geographically, it covers a mix of urban residential neighborhoods, small markets, and coastal zones, with several beaches that are frequented by residents and visitors for recreation and fishing. It borders other Dakar arrondissements and, to the west, the sea.

Administratively, Ouakam is part of the Dakar Department in the Dakar Region. It is one of the communes d'arrondissement that comprise the city of Dakar and is subdivided into multiple quartiers. Local governance is carried out by an elected delegation corresponding to the arrondissement.

Economy and culture: Like other Dakar suburbs, Ouakam features informal commerce, markets, and services serving local residents. The coastline supports fishing activity and tourism, and the area has religious and educational institutions including mosques and schools.

Transportation and infrastructure: Ouakam is connected by major roads to central Dakar and neighboring communities. Public transportation networks serve the arrondissement, with buses and taxis linking it to the city center and other districts.

History: The name Ouakam derives from local language usage; the area has long been part of the metropolitan region of Dakar and has seen development alongside other Dakar suburbs since the mid-20th century.

Notable places: Ouakam Beach, local markets, mosques.