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Farafenni
City in North Bank, Gambia
Overview
Farafenni is a key border town in The Gambia's North Bank region, serving as a commercial and transport hub near the Senegalese border. Its lively markets, friendly locals, and lively daily life make it an interesting stop for visitors exploring rural Gambia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
North Bank
Population
32,883
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.57°, -15.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$406
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$70
Cashless
20
English
65
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
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 40/100.
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