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.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arch 22 and Gambia National Museum.

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. 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 It is home to historical documents and displays concerning the History of the Gambia.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.

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. Box Bar Stadium is situated 3 km northeast 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″ north

Longitude

-16.60917° or 16° 36′ 33″ west

Elevation

3 metres (10 feet)

Open location code

7C55C9VR+Q8

GeoNames ID

2413658

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Localities in the Area

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