Mboro
Thiès, Senegal
Why visit Mboro?
Mboro is a town in the Tivaouane department of the Thiès region, on Senegal's Niayes coastal belt about 117 km north of Dakar, with a population of roughly 41,000 as of the 2023 census. The town is built around large-scale phosphate mining — Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS) operates a mine and processing plant here, the largest phosphate producer in the region, supported since 2016 by an on-site 20 MW power plant. Surrounding villages have raised concerns over the mining operations' environmental impact, including effects on local biodiversity and residents' health.
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By Plane
Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS IATA) is the nearest major airport, with onward connections by road.
By Car / Road
Mboro is reached by paved road, about 25 km west of Tivaouane and roughly 117 km north of Dakar.
The town is walkable.
What are the things to do?
- The ICS phosphate mining and processing operations, the town's defining industry.
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- Tivaouane, the department seat, lies about 25 km east.
- Thiès, the regional capital, offers markets, transport connections, and accommodation.
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Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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