Dobo | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Dobo Location of Dobo | |
| Coordinates: 13°28′24.2″N14°38′24.3″W / 13.473389°N 14.640083°W | |
| Country | The Gambia |
| Division | Central River Division |
| District | Sami District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 km2 (0.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 535 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Dobo is a small village located in Sami District, Central River Division in The Gambia, a country in West Africa. The village borders the Dobo Forest Park. [1]
Dobo has a permanent population of around 535. [1] It is situated 39 metres above sea level. [1] The town has a mosque. [2]
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