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Essau
City in North Bank, Gambia
Overview
Essau is a welcoming river town in the North Bank region of Gambia, known for its busy markets and strong community ties. Its size makes it easy to navigate, offering authentic local experiences and scenic river views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
North Bank
Population
11,758
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.48°, -16.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$432
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
65
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
880 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJL
Distance
21 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.
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 60/100.
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