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Brikama
City in West Coast, Gambia
Overview
Brikama is one of The Gambia's largest cities, famous for its lively markets and rich musical heritage. Serving as a hub for craftsmanship and cultural events, it offers an authentic experience of Gambian urban life with a strong sense of community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
West Coast
Population
81,007
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.27°, -16.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$386
Local Cost
$187
Local Income
$85
Cashless
15
English
55
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
14.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
829 mm
Internet Speed
6 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJL
Distance
7 km
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 54/100.
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