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Sandu
City in Upper River, Gambia
Overview
Sandu is a modest-sized town in Gambia's Upper River region, known for its lively markets and deep-rooted traditions. The community-oriented atmosphere and welcoming locals give visitors a genuine insight into rural Gambian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
Upper River
Population
19,025
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.42°, -14.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$313
Local Cost
$152
Local Income
$55
Cashless
20
English
60
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
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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