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Banjul
City in Banjul, Gambia
Overview
Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, sits on St. Mary's Island at the mouth of the River Gambia. Despite its small size, it's a lively hub of history, markets, and local culture, ideal for those seeking a true West African experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
City
Banjul
Population
31,356
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.45°, -16.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$650
Local Cost
$285
Local Income
$60
Cashless
20
English
70
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
43 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJL
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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