Sambuya
in West Coast, Gambia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.213 and -16.766 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 12' 47" and W -16° 45' 56"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dalasi - GMD
Spoken languages:
English, Wolof, Fulah
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:58 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Banjul
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 6:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.885 and 162.445 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Raghapu
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Gambia in Western Africa

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Gambia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Gambia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Sambuya

Sambuya in West Coast is a town in Gambia about 21 mi (or 33 km) south-west of Banjul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sambuya is now 02:58 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Banjul with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Sambuya, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Gambia is Banjul International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Gambia is Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites in a distance of 76 mi (or 122 km), East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brikama, Banjul, Kerewan, Ziguinchor and Cacheu. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Nemasu Eco-Lodge

Address
5,1 mi
Madina Salam
Gunjur
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Wonderland Crew in The Gambia 2012 - Part 4

Published: March 02, 2012
Length: 02:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mixedcases

In Jan/Feb 2012 nine of us from the crew who run the Wonderland club night took a four week trip to a small village called Madina Salaam in The Gambia. This is where the charity Wonder Years...


L'àfrica a l'escola, l'escola a l'àfrica

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 26:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: majete74

Documental del proyecto "África en la escuela, escuela en áfrica", que refleja las necesidades de la escuela Kabafita en Brikama (Gambia) y muestra el trabajo realizado por la ONG Santa Maria...


Riders For Health, Gambia

Published: May 24, 2009
Length: 23:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nu4Old

A short film about the wonderful work of charity Riders For Health in Gambia, made by Tom Oldham and Hope Newling.


On the road - Gambia - 1

Published: September 30, 2008
Length: 48:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: r dct

On the way to Brikema, Gambia Begin juni 2008.


Landing at Banjul International Airport

Published: March 29, 2009
Length: 49:49 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: r dct

Landing at Bunjul International Airport on march 11 2009 at 14:16.


Landing at Banjul International Airport - deel 1 - HV 151 - 17 november 2010

Published: December 03, 2010
Length: 47:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: r dct

Landing at Banjul International Airport - deel 1 - HV 151 - 17 november 2010.


Uncommon Heroes - Riders for Health

Published: March 25, 2011
Length: 44:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RidersForHealthTV

Screened at the 2011 Skoll World Forum award ceremony, this film is part of the Uncommon Heroes series which highlights the work of Skoll awardees. In the Gambia, Riders for Health are managing...


Landing at Banjul International Airport - deel 2 - HV 151 - 17 november 2010

Published: December 03, 2010
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: r dct

Landing at Banjul International Airport - deel 2 - HV 151 - 17 november 2010.


Batokunku Nursery School Gambia

Published: August 08, 2012
Length: 47:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Géke Lagerburg-Schutte

Bezoek aan de kleuterschool in Batokunku, maart 2012. Hiermee werd, onbewust, de basis gelegd voor de oprichting van -stichting 4Gambia- in mei 2014.


Batokunku Nursery School, Gambia

Published: May 19, 2014
Length: 02:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Géke Lagerburg-Schutte

Speelgoed en schoolspullen voor de kleuters van Batokunku Nursery School / Toys and school materials for the toddlers of Batokunku Nursery School januari/january 2014.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kombo South

Kombo South is one of the nine districts of the Gambia's Western Division, which is located to the south of the Gambia River in the southwest of the country. Kombo South is in the southwest of the division, between Kombo Central and Kombo North/Saint Mary. The district includes the southern Atlantic coast of the Gambia and the country's southernmost point.

Located at 13.25, -16.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
West Coast Division (Gambia), Districts of the Gambia

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