Parker’s Creek

Parker’s Creek is a tidal creek in Banjul, Gambia. Parker’s Creek is situated nearby to the area Camaloo, as well as near the town Barra.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arch 22 and Box Bar Stadium.

Arch 22

Photo: Atamari, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Arch 22 is a commemorative arch on the road into Banjul in the Gambia. It was built in 1996 to mark the military coup d'état of 22 July 1994, through which Yahya Jammeh and his Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council overthrew the democratically elected Gambian government of President Sir Dawda Jawara.

Box Bar Stadium

Pitch

Photo: Atamari, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Box Bar Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Banjul, the Gambia. It is used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium for the Gambia national football team until Independence Stadium opened. It was also the home of the Gambian Cup.

Gambia National Museum

Museum

The National Museum of The Gambia is a Gambian cultural museum located in Banjul. It is home to historical documents and displays concerning the History of the Gambia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Essau and Abuko.

Essau

Village

Essau is a small town in north-western Gambia. It is located in Lower Niumi District in the North Bank Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 6,670. Essau is situated 8 km northeast of Parker’s Creek.

Abuko

Town

Photo: Atamari, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Abuko is a town in the West Coast Division of the Gambia, five miles southwest of the capital Banjul. It is located in the district of Kombo North/Saint Mary to the north of Banjul International Airport and Abuko Nature Reserve. Abuko is situated 9 km southwest of Parker’s Creek.

Kanifing

Town

Kanifing is a municipality, local government area and district in the Gambia. It is part of the Greater Banjul Area, to the west of Banjul, and is governed by Kanifing Municipal Council. Kanifing is situated 9 km west of Parker’s Creek.

Parker’s Creek

Type: Tidal creek
Also known as: “Parker’s Bolon”
Category: body of water
Location: Banjul, Gambia, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude

13.44889° or 13° 26′ 56″ north

Longitude

-16.59222° or 16° 35′ 32″ west

Elevation

3 metres (10 feet)

Open location code

7C55CCX5+H4

GeoNames ID

2412290

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