Sukuta
in West Coast, Gambia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.410 and -16.708 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 24' 37" and W -16° 42' 29"
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: 11:55 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Banjul
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:09 am and 6:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.885 and 162.445 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Raghapu
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Explore Sukuta

Sukuta in West Coast with it's 15,131 inhabitants is located in Gambia a little west of Banjul, the country's capital.

Local time in Sukuta is now 11:55 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Banjul with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Sukuta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Gambia is Banjul International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South-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 72 mi (or 116 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Banjul, Brikama, Kerewan, Ziguinchor and Fatick. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

27°C (80 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Seafront Residence

Address
2,0 mi
Behind Elton Bijilo
3455 Bijilo
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kololi Beach Club

Address
2,3 mi
Senegambia
PMB 241 Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oasis Relax Lodge

Address
1,4 mi
Bijilo
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lemon Creek Hotel Resort

Address
2,0 mi
Kombo Coastal Airport Road
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hibiscus House

Address
2,9 mi
Brufut
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sand Beach Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
Point Zone
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Roc Heights Lodge

Address
5,6 mi
Samba Breku Road
12348 Bakau
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Beach Club Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Kololi Beach
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GOLDEN BEACH HOTEL

Address
1,9 mi
2345 KOMBO COASTAL ROAD
00000 Bijilo
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


OCEAN BAY HOTEL AND RESORT-BAKAU

Address
5,9 mi
KOFI ANAN STREET CAPE POINT
4065 Bakau
Gambia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Baobab Hotel And Holiday Resort The Gambia

Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 43:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yankuba Jarju

A wounderful quiet spot in paradise, ideal for families and people young at heart. Offering excellent facilities of international standards and impeccable service provided well trained, service...


have a break: one-day trip to the Senegal in march 2009

Published: February 24, 2010
Length: 27:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 2altea

on our trip by jeep to the Senegal, we had a drinking break on the so called smugglers-road between the Senegal and the Gambia. It was a very narrow, sandy road on which you could only drive...


New clinic! Old problems: Puppy, found with cut off ears and tail.

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 18:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: VetClinicGambia

She was found by some customers of mine in a village, tail and ears missing. Obviously done by somebody without a clue of what he/she was doing. She will make it! And: We have moved! New location ...


Fatou's dog catching adventures: Male dog with a missing piece!

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 38:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: VetClinicGambia

How can you lose that part of your body? Males usually look after that whole region very well! I can only imagine that somebody bit it of. Good that it's warm in The Gambia! http://www.vetclinicg...


Ricky is sick.

Published: August 29, 2014
Length: 43:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: VetClinicGambia

Micky, Nicky, Dicky, Ricky, Licky, Lucky, Bobby, Whiskey, Jack Daniel's. We will never run out of dog names in this country! http://www.vetclinicgambia.com/


Fatou 58kg, Soldier 67kg

Published: January 29, 2014
Length: 16:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: VetClinicGambia

We have some nice dogs in this country! http://www.vetclinicgambia.com/


Tanjeh weaving

Published: January 28, 2012
Length: 11:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Isaac Turay

This is one of three parts of a video made for the Tanjeh villiage museum as a classroom teaching aid aimed at keeping local skills and traditions alive. The Village museum is run by Abdoulie...


Merry Christmas from 4 hungry puppies!

Published: December 24, 2014
Length: 50:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: VetClinicGambia

Happy holidays from the 4 cuckoo puppies in The Gambia! It has been an amazing year 2014. These 4 guys enjoy their breakfast so much due to the support that we got from YOU! THANK YOU ALL...


Gambia 09

Published: July 30, 2009
Length: 22:39 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: James Fox

A trip to the Gambia.


Micky - Tetanus - day 18: Back for check up.

Published: April 07, 2014
Length: 52:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VetClinicGambia

He is happy! More happy to be at the Clinic than he is at home obviously! I hereby declare him healed! No more Micky-Tetanus videos. http://www.vetclinicgambia.com/


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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.

Serekunda

Serrekunda is the largest city in the Gambia, lying southwest of Banjul. Its population as of 2006, was 335,733 people. Although Banjul is the Gambian capital, it is on an island, making further growth difficult and channeling much of the growth to Serekunda. Serrekunda is known for its market, its silk cotton tree and its wrestling arena. The town's suburbs include Kanifing, Latrikunda, Sukuta and London Corner, and the town flows into the seaside resorts of Bakau, Fajara and Kotu.

Located at 13.4333, -16.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia, Serekunda, Serer country

Kololi

Kololi is a resort town on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in Gambia. It is surrounded by the Bijilo Forest. The primary hotels are located on "The Strip" which is a short road leading to the beach and the hotels of Senegambia and the Kairaba. The Strip is lined with restaurants and entrance is monitored by the Gambian tourist police. A favorite with tourists, particularly from the UK, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands.

Located at 13.45, -16.7167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Kanifing LGA

Kanifing is one of eight Local Government Areas in the Gambia.

Located at 13.4425, -16.6814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local Government Areas of the Gambia

Brufut

Brufut is a town located in the Western Division of the Gambia. The town of Brufut is situated a couple of kilometres inland from the costal road, but the name Brufut is applied to an area extending from around the town, out to the coast. It has a main street with a market, and some government offices. It is a fast developing location because of its highly developed infra structure.

Located at 13.3833, -16.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Sukuta

Sukuta is a town located in the Western Division of the Gambia. It had a population of 16,667 as of the 1993 census.

Located at 13.4167, -16.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Nema Kunku

Nema Kunku is a village in Foni Jarrol district in the Western Division of the Gambia. Nema kunku is a surrounding village of Gambia's largest town Serekunda. The population of the village is 99% local (Gambian) people.

Located at 13.4, -16.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Bijilo Forest Park

Bijilo Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia.

Located at 13.4328, -16.7264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National parks of the Gambia, Protected areas established in 1982

Salagi Forest Park

Salagi Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 262 hectares.

Located at 13.3767, -16.7119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Protected areas established in 1954, Forest parks of the Gambia

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Sukuta.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sabiji, Sukuto, Sukutta, Dembadu, Sukuta