Banjul - Introduction

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Where in the World is Banjul found? Banjul is the capital of Gambia (Republic of the Gambia), situated in the Western Africa subregion of Africa. In Banjul, the currency used is dalasi (D), which is the official currency used in Gambia. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Banjul are 13.4531, -16.6794.

About Banjul

Banjul (UK: , US: ), officially the City of Banjul, is the capital of The Gambia. It is the centre of the eponymous administrative division which is home to an estimated 400,000 residents, making it The Gambia's largest and most densely populated metropolitan area. Banjul is located on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island), where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean.

The population of the city proper is 31,301, with the Greater Banjul Area, which includes the City of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipal Council, at a population of 413,397 (2013 census). The island is connected to the mainland to the west and the rest of Greater Banjul Area via bridges. There are also ferries linking Banjul to the mainland at the other side of the river.

From the 19th century until 24 April 1973, the city was known as Bathurst.

Banjul Current Weather
Banjul, Gambia
2024-07-07 9:42
Partly cloudy

26.3°C

Temperature:26.3°C |
79.3°F
Feels like:29.5°C |
85.1°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 3.6 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1013 mb
Humidity Humidity 94%
Visibility Visibility 10 km
UV Index UV Index 6
Precip Precipitation 4.31