Prisons in the Gambia map & data
There are 3 prisons mapped in the Gambia, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Banjul (1), Janjanbureh (1) and Kanifing (1) - Banjul alone holds 33% of them. 100% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Mile 2 Prison, Janjanbureh Prison and Old Jeshwang Prison Camp.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Banjul | 1 | 33% |
| Janjanbureh | 1 | 33% |
| Kanifing | 1 | 33% |
Notable prisons in the Gambia
- Mile 2 PrisonBanjul · prison
- Janjanbureh PrisonJanjanbureh · prison
- Old Jeshwang Prison CampKanifing · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in the Gambia?
This layer holds 3 prisons in the Gambia, the most of them in Banjul. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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