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
Bansang
Location in the Gambia
Coordinates: 13°26′N 14°39′W
CountryThe Gambia
DivisionCentral River Division
DistrictFulladu West
Population
 (2012)
  Total8,843
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

The town is a market for peanuts, rice and fish.

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