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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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