Baniakang
Baniakang is a locality in West Coast Division, Gambia. Baniakang is situated nearby to the locality Kunkujang, as well as near the village Madiana.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Brufut and Tanji.
Brufut
Brufut is a town located in the Western Division of the Gambia. The town of Brufut is situated a couple of kilometres inland from the coastal road, but the name Brufut is applied to an area extending from around the town, out to the coast.Tanji
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Tanji is a fishing village of 15,000 people on the western cost of the Gambia. In Tanji you can view the whole industry from making boats and nets, catching fish, salting, smoking and freezing fish.
Ghana Town
Village
Photo: Jolle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ghana Town is a small coastal fishing town in western Gambia. It is located in Kombo North/Saint Mary District in the Western Division. As of 2024, it had an estimated population of approximately 1,500. Ghana Town is situated 7 km north of Baniakang.
Baniakang
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Baniakan”
- Location: West Coast Division, Gambia, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
13.32556° or 13° 19′ 32″ northLongitude
-16.7475° or 16° 44′ 51″ westElevation
24 metres (79 feet)Open location code
7C5587G2+6XGeoNames ID
2413880
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Localities in the Area
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