Bansang
A compact Gambian river town where a twin-towered church rises above low rooftops toward a broad waterway, set in dry savanna country with a UNESCO World Heritage site reachable in the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population9,528
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.3 mi
Bansang: quick answers
Where is Bansang?
Bansang is in Gambia.
How do you get to Bansang?
The nearest airport is Tambacounda (TUD), about 3 hr 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bansang?
The warmest month is May, averaging 32°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 26°C79°F. The wettest month is August, with about 237 mm9.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bansang?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bansang?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Wassu, Basse Santa Su and Brikama Ba.