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Soma
City in Lower River, Gambia
Overview
Soma is a key transit and commercial town in Gambia's Lower River region, serving as a gateway between the north and south of the country. Its busy central market and relaxed rural neighborhoods offer an authentic Gambian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
Lower River
Population
15,210
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.43°, -15.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$75
Cashless
15
English
45
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
9.0°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
904 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Neighborhoods
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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 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
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 35/100.
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