
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Welingara, a city in Western, Gambia in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Welingara — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Welingara | |
| State | Western | |
| Country | Gambia | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,856 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Western | #6 of 40 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Gambian Dalasi | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GMD | |
| Symbol | D | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +220 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .gm | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 25 | |
| In Feet | 82 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 13.4 | |
| Longitude | -16.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.404° N 16.674° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 24' 13" N 16° 40' 25" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 24.22' N 16° 40.42' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Western Capital | 15 km South of Brikama | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Karang, Senegal (35 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:31 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Banjul |
Welingara is a city situated in Western, Gambia, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Welingara as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Western
The latitude and longitude of Welingara pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 25 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Welingara on the map
Welingara runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Welingara run on Gambian Dalasi (GMD), shown with the symbol D. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Welingara exchange rates
To ring a number in Welingara from outside Gambia, dial +220 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Welingara and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Welingara ranks #6 of 40 cities in Western. It lies about 15 km South of Brikama, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Western market. › Cities near Welingara
Welingara has a recorded population of approximately 27,856 people. That places it #6 of 40 cities with population data in Western. Browse more cities in Western for comparison.
Welingara keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 06:52 AM and sets around 07:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Welingara price in Gambian dalasi (GMD), written with the symbol D. Check live rates on our Welingara currency page.
Welingara is about 15 km South of Brikama, the capital of Western. See cities near Welingara for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Welingara lands you closest to Karang, Senegal, about 35 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Welingara sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.