Kerewan
in West Coast, Gambia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.368 and -16.626 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 22' 5" and W -16° 37' 32"
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: 10:03 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Banjul
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Kerewan

Kerewan in West Coast is located in Gambia a little south-west of Banjul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kerewan is now 10:03 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Banjul with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kerewan, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Gambia is Banjul International Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), South-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 66 mi (or 107 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Banjul, Brikama, Kerewan, Ziguinchor and Kaolack. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 38°C / 100 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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

TAM launch in the Gambia

Published: March 03, 2009
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RidersForHealthTV

On Thursday 19th of February Riders for Health along with the Gambian Ministry of Health and a number of other partners launched a new programme that that will result in access to health care...


GAMBIA FISHERMEN

Published: February 27, 2009
Length: 24:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: paul berkhout

Vissers die vanaf het strand met boot de zee op gaan en dan de netten uit gooien en dan later weer op het strand binnen worden getrokken.


Riders For Health, Gambia

Published: May 24, 2009
Length: 23:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nu4Old

A short film about the wonderful work of charity Riders For Health in Gambia, made by Tom Oldham and Hope Newling.


Gambia Jan 2010, wild monkey jumping on your back

Published: February 06, 2010
Length: 54:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrWhitesquirrel

Bijilo National Park, Kololi, The Gambia friendly monkey on Michael's back.


Tanjeh Tye n Dye

Published: January 28, 2012
Length: 39:28 min
Rating: 0 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...


Tafsirul Quran By Imam Masohna Kah Kanifing

Published: September 01, 2012
Length: 26:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Xamxamle Dawah


Gambia dans ..... uit je dak.

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 47:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marion ARTs

Gambia mijn eerste kennismaking met de DANS.


Partying at the pool in The Gambia

Published: February 24, 2008
Length: 26:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: susiechalk

Just arrived and we're at the pool.


Monkey eating fruit at Abuko, The Gambia

Published: November 06, 2008
Length: 26:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mervi Oikonen

A wild green vervet monkey eats fruit up in a tree at Abuko Nature Park, The Gambia, October 2008.


Guy fish Gambia

Published: April 16, 2009
Length: 44:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ellesupremo

Fishing Oyster Creek at the mouth of River Gambia near Banjul.This day trip organised by Thomas Cook was excellent value, although similar trips can be booked directly with fishermen at Denton...


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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.

Yundum

Yundum is a small town in Gambia, east of the capital, Banjul. It is situated adjacent to the country's international airport.

Located at 13.3667, -16.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Banjul International Airport

Banjul International Airport also known as Yundum International is the international airport of Banjul, capital of the Gambia. In 2004, the airport served 967,719 passengers. The airport has a number of amenities, including bars serving primarily snacks and drinks, as well as small shops selling local souvenirs and stalls representing local cell phone providers, all of which are before security.

Located at 13.338, -16.6522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in the Gambia, Buildings and structures in the Gambia

Lamin, Western Division, Gambia

Lamin is the largest village in Kombo NorthWestern Division of the Gambia. A village with two large clans, Bojang, and Manneh, as the founders, and all the rest are considered "lountan" meaning "strangers" in Manidinko. There is a village leader, "AlKalo" who is from the lineage of the Bojang. Until recently the village was divided into zones marked by tribes, the Mandinkos in Sateba, the Jolas in Sanchaba, the Manjako in Wayoto and all the other tribes in Temasu.

Located at 13.3833, -16.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Kombo North/Saint Mary

Kombo North/Saint Mary is one of the nine districts of the Gambia's Western Division, which is located to the south of the Gambia River in the southwest of the country. Kombo North/Saint Mary is in the northwest of the division, between Kombo South and Banjul Division. It is the only district in the Western Division with coasts on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gambia River.

Located at 13.3667, -16.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
West Coast Division (Gambia), Districts of the Gambia

Abuko Nature Reserve

Abuko National Park is a nature reserve in the Gambia lying south of the town of Abuko. It is a popular tourist attraction and was the country's first designated wildlife reserve.

Located at 13.3958, -16.6456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National parks of the Gambia, Protected areas established in 1968

Banjulunding

Banjulunding is a town in western Gambia. It is located in Kombo North/Saint Mary District in the Western Division. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 8,029.

Located at 13.3756, -16.6569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Gambia

Popular in vicinity

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


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Karewan, Kerewan