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Jeriko, Gambia

North Bank · Gambia

Jeriko is a small town in North Bank, Gambia with a population of 603. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

603 Population 17/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Banjul Timezone

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About Jeriko

Jeriko

Jeruko Wollof är en ort i Gambia. Den ligger i regionen North Bank, i den centrala delen av landet, 100 km öster om huvudstaden Banjul. Antalet invånare var 581 vid folkräkningen 2013.

People

Population603
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population603
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates13.5833°, -15.6667°
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul
Country🇬🇲 Gambia
State / ProvinceNorth Bank
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jeriko

Jeriko is a small town in Gambia (North Bank) with a population of 603. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Banjul.

Jeriko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Gambia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates13.5833°N, 15.6667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Gambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Jeriko has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Jeriko

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macca Farafenni LBS
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Farmers Markets in Jeriko

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily market
Farafenni Market
Kwinella Lumo
MARCHE
Soma Daily Market
Soma New Market

Clinics in Jeriko

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RCH
RCH site

Stadiums & Teams in Jeriko

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Airports Near Jeriko

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaolack AirportKLCMedium Airport
Kolda AirportKDASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jeriko

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jerekaw wollof main mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Banjul

🇬🇲 About Gambia

Capital Banjul
Population 2,280,102
Area 11,300 km²
GDP (USD) $2,382,262,185
GDP per capita $883
HDI 0.524
Life expectancy 65.9 years
Internet users 45.9%
Urban population 63.8%
Currency GMD (Dalasi)
Languages English
Calling code +220
TLD .gm
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Gambia

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
Jul 22 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jeriko

What is the population of Jeriko?

Jeriko has a population of 603 residents and is located in Gambia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jeriko?

Jeriko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

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