Kotu
in City of Banjul, Gambia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.459 and -16.705 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 27' 33" and W -16° 42' 19"
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: 12:51 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Banjul
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:46 am and 7:22 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Kotu

Kotu in City of Banjul is a town in Gambia a little west of Banjul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kotu is now 12:51 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Banjul with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Kotu, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Gambia is Banjul International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 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. 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: Banjul, Brikama, Kerewan, Fatick and Kaolack. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
24°C (74 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kololi Beach Club

Address
1,9 mi
Senegambia
PMB 241 Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

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


Seafront Residence

Address
3,4 mi
Behind Elton Bijilo
3455 Bijilo
Gambia

Time Information

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


Sand Beach Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
Point Zone
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

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


Roc Heights Lodge

Address
2,9 mi
Samba Breku Road
12348 Bakau
Gambia

Time Information

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


Oasis Relax Lodge

Address
3,1 mi
Bijilo
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

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


Lemon Creek Hotel Resort

Address
3,5 mi
Kombo Coastal Airport Road
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

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


Hibiscus House

Address
5,5 mi
Brufut
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

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


Holiday Beach Club Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
Kololi Beach
Serrekunda
Gambia

Time Information

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


OCEAN BAY HOTEL AND RESORT-BAKAU

Address
3,2 mi
KOFI ANAN STREET CAPE POINT
4065 Bakau
Gambia

Time Information

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


GOLDEN BEACH HOTEL

Address
3,4 mi
2345 KOMBO COASTAL ROAD
00000 Bijilo
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.

SunSwing Beach Resort, Kololi, The Gambia, March 2013, THE TRUTH

Published: September 28, 2013
Length: 47:00 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: cleopatra402

Another addition to "holidays from hell". If you would like to book this 4* resort, please refer to http://www.sunswing.gm/. Video also includes a little bit about our disappointing impression...


Nathaniel Fatty Miracle Video NEEM CREAM (director's cut)

Published: September 15, 2009
Length: 37:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dopplegaenger

Peace Corps: The Gambia brings you informative and entertaining Do-It-Yourself training videos for various Agriculture/Forestry and Environmental Education subjects. We hope this will better...


Volunteer Remarks @ Swearing In 4 Sept 09

Published: September 06, 2009
Length: 53:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mike McConnell

After new Education Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Fajara, new volunteers Katie Hofstetter & Stephen St. John delivered an address in Mandinka, ...


Dancing with ourselves at Bini's in Gambia

Published: January 20, 2013
Length: 38:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: presleythedog

Couldn't get people joining in, so we had a dance while the floor was clear :)


TabaStone - Nabou

Published: July 13, 2009
Length: 22:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rob2508

Recorded in YaganaWorld Studio, may 2009.


Gambia 2012 the movie -- coming soon!

Published: April 15, 2012
Length: 04:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jannes Kleerebezem

Nog in de maak maar hier vast een sfeerimpressie van de film "Gambia 2012". Het was weer een geweldige beleving met een geweldig gezelschap!


Bakotu hotel

Published: October 06, 2009
Length: 38:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EmpressSarahsavs

http://www.bakotuhotel.com/ The Gambia.


Monitor Lizard vs Hotel Staff in gambia

Published: December 17, 2007
Length: 13:24 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: PappaRoger

On returning to the Palma Rima Hotel we discovered a 4ft Monitor lizard. Splitting up to get some good shots we unwittingly cornered the creature, forcing it into a nearby bungalow..... oops!!!


2010 Donation football shoes to Yagana World Football team

Published: February 20, 2010
Length: 47:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: yaganaworldvideo

New football shoes for yagana World Footballteam.


Yagana World 2009 - Aan een visser in Gambia wordt een boot gedoneerd-ned

Published: July 25, 2009
Length: 29:11 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: yaganaworldvideo

Stichting Yagana World verstuurd 2 containers naar Gambia. In één van de containers zit buiten hulpgoederen om, ook een boot die gesponsord gaat worden aan een vissersgezin. Van de opbrengst...


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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.

Bakau

Bakau is a town on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Gambia, lying west of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. It is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia. Close to Bakau and Banjul is Serrekunda

Located at 13.4833, -16.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

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 1 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local Government Areas of the Gambia

Independence Stadium (Bakau)

Independence Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bakau, Gambia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, although it is also used for music concerts, political events, trade fairs and national celebrations. The stadium holds 20,000 people.

Located at 13.4688, -16.6778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National stadiums, Football venues in the Gambia, Athletics (track and field) venues in the Gambia, Multi-purpose stadiums in the Gambia

The Daily Observer

The Daily Observer is a newspaper published in Bakau in Banjul, the Gambia. The paper, Gambia's first daily newspaper, was founded by Kenneth Best in 1990. Best had previously managed another paper called the Daily Observer in Liberia, until the First Liberian Civil War caused him to relocate with his family to the Gambia. In October 1994, following Yahya Jammeh's military coup, Best was expelled from Gambia, although the newspaper was allowed to continue.

Located at 13.475, -16.676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
English-language newspapers, Newspapers published in the Gambia, 1990 establishments in the Gambia, Publications established in 1990

The Gambia–United States relations

Gambian–American relations are bilateral relations between the Gambia and the United States.

Located at 13.462, -16.6867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bilateral relations of the United States, Bilateral relations of the Gambia, The Gambia–United States relations

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

University of the Gambia

The University of the Gambia (UTG) is an institution of higher education located in Sere Kunda, the largest city in the Gambia.

Located at 13.4572, -16.6856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in the Gambia, Educational institutions established in 1999, Lists of universities and colleges in Africa, 1999 establishments in the Gambia

Popular in vicinity

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