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Somita
City in West Coast, Gambia
Overview
Somita is a small rural village on Gambia's West Coast, offering a tranquil atmosphere, close-knit community, and natural landscapes. Visitors are drawn to its authentic Gambian culture, kindness of locals, and proximity to the scenic Gambia River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Gambia
Division
West Coast
Population
2,541
Time Zone
Africa/Banjul
Coordinates
13.21°, -16.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$377
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
60
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
9.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1098 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJL
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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