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Bakau
City in Banjul, Gambia
Overview
Bakau is a busy town on the Atlantic coast of The Gambia, just west of Banjul. Known for its lively markets, beautiful beaches, and lively local culture, it is a favored base for visitors seeking an authentic Gambian experience close to the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
City
Banjul
Population
43,098
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.48°, -16.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$575
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$95
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
14.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
829 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJL
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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