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Serekunda
City in Banjul, Gambia
Overview
Serekunda is Gambia's largest and most populous city, an energetic hub teeming with traditional markets, lively street life, and gateway beaches. Its multicultural vibe and proximity to Banjul make it the economic heart of the country.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
City
Banjul
Population
382,096
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.44°, -16.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$663
Local Cost
$308
Local Income
$85
Cashless
30
English
75
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
58 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
71 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJL
Distance
12 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 8 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 65/100.
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