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Basse Santa Su
City in Upper River, Gambia
Overview
Basse Santa Su, the largest town in Gambia's Upper River Region, lies on the banks of the Gambia River and is a key crossroads for trade and travel. Known for its lively markets, friendly locals, and laid-back atmosphere, it is a cultural hub in the east of the country.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
Upper River
Population
14,380
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.31°, -14.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
52
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost · estimate
$505
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$70
Cashless
10
English
55
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
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
249 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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