Essau
Gambia
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A small Gambian town within easy reach of water and surrounded by a region rich in UNESCO World Heritage sites, making it a practical base for exploring West Africa's storied landscapes.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population11,758
- Nearest water from center 3.7 km2.3 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
24°76°
0mm0.1in
F
25°77°
0mm0.0in
M
26°78°
0mm0.0in
A
25°78°
0mm0.0in
M
26°78°
0mm0.0in
J
27°80°
15mm0.5in
J
27°81°
140mm5.5in
A
27°80°
270mm10.6in
S
27°80°
195mm7.7in
O
28°82°
60mm2.4in
N
27°81°
0mm0.1in
D
25°78°
0mm0.1in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
Essau: quick answers
Where is Essau?
Essau is in Gambia.
How do you get to Essau?
The nearest airport is Banjul (Yundum) (BJL), about 2 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Essau?
The warmest month is October, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is August, with about 268 mm10.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Essau?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.