Location & Surroundings
Dankunku is a village in Central River, Gambia with 1,641 inhabitants, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soma, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Banjul is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kolda North Airport, 83 km away.
Also known as: Dankunko
Overview
Dankunku is human settlement.
It is located in Central River Division, The Gambia.
Basic Data
- Country The Gambia
- Located in Central River Division
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 34' 0" N, 15° 19' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Africa/Banjul
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,641
- Pop. Density 540 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dalasi (GMD)
- Phone Prefix +220
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:44
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dankunku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankunku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.0 | 2.3 | 273 | 83 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 2.4 | 291 | 27 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 1.5 | 313 | 24 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.0 | 263 | 63 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.5 | 296 | 50 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 2.9 | 36 | 17 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 394.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 1.3 | 54 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 614.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 235 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.7 | 1.2 | 344 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 3.2 | 72 | 19 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 387.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 1.5 | 152 | 25 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 597.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 3.3 | 245 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 2.4 | 263 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankunku?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dankunku today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Dankunku?
Local time is 17:44. Time zone: Africa/Banjul (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Dankunku?
Dankunku is a populated place.
How many people live in Dankunku?
Population about 1,641.
What is the elevation of Dankunku?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Dankunku located?
It is at 13.56667, -15.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankunku in?
It is in Gambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)