North Bank Division district, The Gambia

Places to visit near Katchang

Katchang is a town in North Bank Division district, The Gambia, home to about 1,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 21 mosques & dargahs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (10 km), Stone Circles of Sine Ngayène (40 km) and Stone Circles of Wanar (53 km).

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Katchang at a glance

Location
North Bank Division district, The Gambia
Population
about 1,741
Coordinates
13.5000° N, 15.7500° W
Places within 50 km
67 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Katchang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Katchang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Katchang

58 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Katchang. The closest is Illiassa Central Mosque (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Katchang

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Katchang. The closest is Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Katchang

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Katchang. The closest is Mama Tamba Historic Site (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Katchang

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Katchang. The closest is Krul Point (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Katchang

5 churches within 100 km of Katchang. The closest is The Redeemed Church of Christ (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Katchang

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Katchang. The closest is N'Jubdu Island (70 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Katchang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Katchang
  2. 10 km Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve · nature spot, North Bank Division
  3. 11 km Mama Tamba Historic Site · heritage site, North Bank Division
  4. 1 km Illiassa Central Mosque · mosque, North Bank Division
  5. 1 km Illiassa Cemetery · heritage site, North Bank Division
  6. 15 km Krul Point · beach, Lower River Division
  7. 11 km Back to Katchang

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From travellers near Katchang

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How to reach Katchang

    All places near Katchang by distance

    Within 15 km of Katchang

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Katchang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs2158Illiassa Central Mosque (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1952Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1431Mama Tamba Historic Site (8 km)
    Other attractions512Africell (23 km)
    Beaches & coast410Krul Point (11 km)
    Churches35The Redeemed Church of Christ (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05N'Jubdu Island (70 km)
    Museums02Maurel Frères Building (88 km)
    Parks02Terrain Jambar (63 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Konkoba Hill (11 km)

    Katchang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Katchang?

    Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Mama Tamba Historic Site (heritage site, about 8 km), Illiassa Cemetery (heritage site, about 9 km), Illiassa Central Mosque (mosque, about 9 km), Krul Point (beach, about 11 km), Bumari Community Garden (garden, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Katchang?

    67 places on Spotwander: 21 mosques & dargahs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Katchang?

    Illiassa Central Mosque, about 9 km by road; Bumari Mosque (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Katchang?

    Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, about 10 km by road; Bumari Community Garden (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Katchang?

    Mama Tamba Historic Site, about 8 km by road; Illiassa Cemetery (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Katchang?

    Start in Katchang, visit Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, then Mama Tamba Historic Site, then Illiassa Central Mosque, then Illiassa Cemetery, then Krul Point, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Katchang?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Katchang

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