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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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