Nianing is a city in Petite Côte, Senegal, south of Dakar, 8 km from M'Bour.

History

Nianing was once a major trading post for cotton and peanuts. Today, the city is situated on the main road that leads from M'Bour to Joal-Fadiouth.

Administration

Nianing is part of the rural community of Malicounda in M'bour Department, Thiès.

Geography

The nearest towns are Saly, M'Bour, Warang, Gagnabougou, Pointe-Sarène, Ponto, and Nianing Boro

Population

According to PEPAM (Water and Sanitation Program for the Millennium), there are 6448 people and 736 households in Nianing. The population is predominantly Serer, mostly Catholic.

Economy

Fish constitute the primary natural resource in the area. The local economy also relies on livestock, agriculture, trade, and, recently, tourism.