Current Date And Time In Lower River, Gambia
Saturday, 27 June 2026
21:26:30 GMT
Capital: Kerewan
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 94,177
Area: 1,618.00 km²
State Code: L
Find states and regions closest to Lower River in Gambia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Gambia and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Gambia
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Lower River from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North Bank | 14 mi | 22 km | 12 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Western | 27 mi | 44 km | 24 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Sédhiou | 39 mi | 63 km | 34 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Banjul | 44 mi | 71 km | 39 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Kaolack | 57 mi | 92 km | 49 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Kaffrine | 57 mi | 93 km | 50 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Ziguinchor | 59 mi | 95 km | 51 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Central River | 71 mi | 115 km | 62 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Kolda | 73 mi | 118 km | 63 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Fatick | 75 mi | 121 km | 66 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Lower River by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lower River supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Senegal | 93 mi | 149 km | 81 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Guinea-Bissau | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Sierra Leone | 419 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Guinea | 450 mi | 724 km | 391 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Cabo Verde | 558 mi | 899 km | 485 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lower River. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower River (You) | Gambia | 94,177 | 1,618 | 58.21 |
| North Bank | Gambia | 221,054 | 2,256 | 98.00 |
| Western | Gambia | — | 1,764 | — |
| Sédhiou | Senegal | — | 7,350 | — |
| Banjul | Gambia | 31,301 | 12 | 2,608.42 |
| Kaolack | Senegal | — | 5,357 | — |
| Kaffrine | Senegal | — | 11,181 | — |
| Ziguinchor | Senegal | — | 7,339 | — |
| Central River | Gambia | 226,018 | 2,894 | 78.09 |
| Kolda | Senegal | — | 21,011 | — |
| Fatick | Senegal | — | 7,910 | — |
How does Lower River rank within Gambia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Lower River appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Upper River | 239,609 |
| Central River | 226,018 |
| North Bank | 221,054 |
| Lower River ⭐ | 94,177 |
| Banjul | 31,301 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Central River | 2,894 |
| North Bank | 2,256 |
| Upper River | 2,070 |
| Western | 1,764 |
| Lower River ⭐ | 1,618 |
| Banjul | 12 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Banjul | 2,608.42 |
| Upper River | 115.82 |
| North Bank | 98.00 |
| Central River | 78.09 |
| Lower River ⭐ | 58.21 |
Lower River is a state or region within Gambia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lower River is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Lower River by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Gambia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Lower River using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Lower River.
Knowing the distance from Lower River to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Gambia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Lower River map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Lower River to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Lower River table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Lower River below the states table, or compare all Gambia states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Gambia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.