Diakhao (Serer proper : Jaxaaw[2]) is a small town and commune in the Fatick Region in the west of Senegal.

To rebuild his capital (Diakhao), Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak implemented new tax measures throughout the Sine.

In August 1871, he went to Joal to deal with the French and exercise his authority in the area.

[8] The closest localities are Soror, Gadoguene, Ndidor, Tela, Maronem, Ngekor, Ndofene, Ndofane and Ndielem Farha.

[9][10] According to PEPAM (Programme d'eau potable et d'assainissement du Millénaire), the estimated population is 3429.