Bamakuno Forest Park
Bamakuno Forest Park, or Bama Kuno, is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 1092 hectares. It is located 25 km to the south east of Brikama town in The Gambia. Many species of birds live in the park.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bulok.
Bulok
Village
Bulok or Bulock is a small town in south-western Gambia. It is located in the Brikama Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 2,312.
Bamakuno Forest Park
- Type: Nature reserve
- Description: protected area
- Categories: protected area, forest, and recreation area
- Location: West Coast Region, Gambia, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
13.21467° or 13° 12′ 53″ north
Longitude
-16.42679° or 16° 25′ 36″ west
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
7C556H7F+V7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=forest
OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From German to Swedish—“Bamakuno Forest Park” goes by many names.
- German: “Bama Kuno Forest Park”
- Persian: “پارک جنگلی باماکونو”
- Swedish: “Bamakuno Forest Park”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sanyangha and Bajana.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sanyangha football pitch and Church.
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