Bansang
Bansang is a town in the Central River Division of the Gambia, with a population of 8,843 (2012). Although the official government center of the Division is located in Janjanbureh downstream, Bansang has better access to the more affluent coastal region of the country, and is sometimes considered the unofficial "upcountry" economic capital.
Bansang | |
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  Bansang Location in the Gambia | |
| Coordinates: 13°26′N 14°39′W | |
| Country | The Gambia |
| Division | Central River Division |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 8,843 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
The town is a market for peanuts, rice and fish.[1]
Bansang is the location for the only government hospital in the interior regions of the country.[1]
Gallery
The main street in Bansang
Upstream view of the River Gambia
The manually-operated vehicle ferry across the river
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