Ndiass
Ndiass (or Diass) 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), Diass has a population of 4794. Blaise Diagne International Airport, Senegal's primary airport, is located nearby.
Ndiass Diass | |
|---|---|
Rural community | |
  Ndiass | |
| Coordinates: 14°38′21″N 17°5′16″W | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Thies Region |
| Department | M'bour Department |
| Arrondissement | Pout Arrondissement |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 4,794 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
The main settlements are Diass, Ndeing, Ngam, Sakirack, Khoubite,Sahé and Escale.
Diass is home to many baobab. 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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