Fass
in North Bank Division, Gambia

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.583 and -15.617 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 34' 59" and W -15° 37' 0"
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: 08:30 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Banjul
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:39 am and 7:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-15.400 and 166.017 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tombaesar
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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Touring Fass

Fass in North Bank Division with it's 278 residents is a town located in Gambia about 65 mi (or 105 km) east of Banjul, the country's capital place.

Time in Fass is now 08:30 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Banjul with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Fass, of which one is a larger airport. The closest is airport we know is Kaolack Airport in Senegal in a distance of 49 mi (or 78 km). The closest airport in Gambia is Banjul International Airport in a distance of 72 mi (or 78 km), North-West. 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 19 mi (or 30 km), South.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mansa Konko, Kerewan, Kaffrine, Kaolack and Georgetown. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 41°C / 106 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Evening Temperature 43°C / 109 °F
Night Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 10%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

39°C (102 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

37°C (99 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

36°C (97 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

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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.

Farafenni

Farafenni is a town in the Gambia, lying on the Trans-Gambia Highway in the North Bank Division, just south of the border with Senegal. It is an important market town. The population of Farafenni is around 30,000 and the main local language is Wolof, although Mandinka, Fula and other languages are also fairly common.

Located at 13.5667, -15.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
North Bank Division, Populated places in the Gambia, The Gambia – Senegal border crossings

Pakala Forest Park

Pakala Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 1161 hectares.

Located at 13.5667, -15.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Protected areas established in 1954, Forest parks of the Gambia

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