Chitabong Bolon
Chitabong Bolon is a tidal creek in Banjul, Gambia. Chitabong Bolon is situated nearby to the area Camaloo, as well as near the locality Old Jeswang.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include The Gambia National Library and Arch 22.
The Gambia National Library
Library
Gambia National Library Service Authority is located in Banjul, The Gambia on Reg Pye Lane, the road leading to Tobacco Road. The library was originally operated by the British Council till 1946 and was renamed the National Library of The Gambia in 1971. The Gambia National Library is situated 3 km northeast of Chitabong Bolon.
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 July 22, 1994, through which Yahya Jammeh and his Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council overthrew the democratically elected Gambian government of President Dawda Jawara. Arch 22 is situated 3½ km northeast of Chitabong Bolon.
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 It is home to historical documents and displays concerning the History of the Gambia. Gambia National Museum is situated 4 km east of Chitabong Bolon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Serekunda and Abuko.
Serekunda
Photo: Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul.
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 7 km southwest of Chitabong Bolon.
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 7 km west of Chitabong Bolon.
Chitabong Bolon
- Type: Tidal creek
- Category: body of water
- Location: Banjul, Gambia, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
13.44444° or 13° 26′ 40″ northLongitude
-16.60917° or 16° 36′ 33″ westElevation
3 metres (10 feet)Open location code
7C55C9VR+Q8GeoNames ID
2413658
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Satellite Map
Discover Chitabong Bolon from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Camaloo and Old Jeswang.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Banjul Island and Chitabong Island.
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