Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
37K
Population
12 km2
Area
30 Mbps
Internet
UTC±00:00
Timezone
BJL (15km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island, which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Gambia
Region
Western Africa
Population
37K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Currency
GMD
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
BJL
GPS
13.45, -16.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 30 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
History
Founded in 1816, with 210 years of history
Connections
Banjul has 8 sister cities worldwide
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
555 total POIs 45.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
48
Cafes
12
Bars
8
Fast Food
5
Shopping
Supermarkets
15
Convenience
15
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
14
Clinics
4
Pharmacies
3
Education
Schools
64
Universities
16
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
45
Playgrounds
2
Sports
50
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
2
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
32
Services
Banks
26
ATMs
4
Post Offices
3
Police
10
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
30 Mbps
Download
10 Mbps
Upload
87ms
Latency
360
Tests
106
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
26°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
26°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.4 C Range: 26 - 26.8 C Rain: 911 mm/year Sunshine: 3,546 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.7
Nomad Index
D
Livability
48.0
Culture
51.6
Overall
AIRPORT
BJL
Banjul International Airport
15 km from center
~27 min ride
FUN FACTS
Banjul (UK: , US: ), officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia.
The city of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island), which is in the Gambia River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean.
The island is connected to the mainland to the west and the rest of Greater Banjul Area via bridges.
There are also ferries linking Banjul to the mainland at the other side of the river.
From the 19th century until 24 April 1973, the city was known as Bathurst.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Banjul known for?
Banjul is a city in Gambia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Banjul?
Banjul has an average download speed of 30 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Banjul?
Banjul has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Banjul?
Banjul is served by BJL (Banjul International Airport), approximately 15 km from the city center.
What is the population of Banjul?
The population of Banjul is approximately 37K.
What infrastructure does Banjul have?
Banjul has 555 mapped points of interest, including 48 restaurants, 14 hospitals, 64 schools.
What country is Banjul in?
Banjul is located in Gambia.