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Mansa Konko, Gambia

Lower River · Gambia

Mansa Konko is a small town in Lower River, Gambia with a population of 1,978. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,978 Population 23/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Banjul Timezone

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About Mansa Konko

Mansa Konko or Mansakonko is a town in the Gambia, lying north of Soma. Formerly the home of an important chief. Mansa Konko translates as "the hill of kings" in Mandinka. It was later an administrative centre under the British, from which time some buildings survive.

People

Population1,978
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population1,978
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates13.4433°, -15.5357°
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul
Country🇬🇲 Gambia
State / ProvinceLower River
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mansa Konko

Mansa Konko is a small town in Gambia (Lower River) with a population of 1,978. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Banjul.

Mansa Konko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Gambia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area87.8 sq mi (227.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates13.4433°N, 15.5357°W
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below Gambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.12"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

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) 0.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Mansa Konko has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mansa Konko

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Soma Proper Lower Basic School
Scouts Skill Center
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Farmers Markets in Mansa Konko

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily market
Farafenni Market
Soma Daily Market
Soma New Market

Hotels in Mansa Konko

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

mballow kunda

Restaurants in Mansa Konko

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Car Park Restaurants
Mudaw's Resturant

Bus Stations in Mansa Konko

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soma Carpark

Gas Stations in Mansa Konko

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlast Petrol station
GNPC
Jah oil company
Samboujang Fuel Station

Banks in Mansa Konko

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reliance
Trust Bank Limited

Airports Near Mansa Konko

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaolack AirportKLCMedium Airport
Kolda AirportKDASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mansa Konko

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Notre Dame Catholic Church
pipeline mosque
soma major 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 Mansa Konko

What is the population of Mansa Konko?

Mansa Konko has a population of 1,978 residents and is located in Gambia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 87.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mansa Konko?

Mansa Konko 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 81°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

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