Grand Yoff
Grand Yoff is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal. As of 2013 it had a population of 185,503. It is composed of 66 sub-districts, each represented by a district delegate. Grand Yoff is part of the Parcelles Assainies district. The neighborhood of Grand Yoff is the most populated neighborhood in Dakar, and the 7th most populated in Senegal. Population The population of Grand Yoff is growing rapidly. In 2002, it was estimated that there were about 128,740 inhabitants. Since then, the neighborhood increased to about 144,859 inhabitants in 2007 and to approximately 185,503 in 2013. There is some debate surrounding the total number of people living in Grand Yoff, as some believe the figures represent less than the actual number of people who live in this neighborhood. Each of the ethnic groups in Senegal are represented in this neighborhood. Despite its growing population, Grand Yoff occupies an area of only 6.3 km2. The limited space has led to an overcrowding of the area. On average, there are about 29,000 inhabitants per km2 in Grand Yoff, about 50% more than the Paris Commune and about 7% more than in Manhattan, New York. The high population density has led