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Bansang
City in Central River, Gambia
Overview
Bansang is a small but lively town in the Central River region of The Gambia, known mainly as a trading hub for surrounding rural communities. It sits along the Gambia River, offering a glimpse into local life and traditional Mandinka culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
Central River
Population
9,528
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.43°, -14.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$323
Local Cost
$165
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
50
Temperature
28.5°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
46.4°C
Record Low
10.4°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
839 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 38/100.
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