Gambia: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Serekunda – 340,000
Largest city; major commercial and residential hub.


2. Brikama – 112,000
Regional capital and market town in the Western Region.


3. Bakau – 43,000
Coastal town known for Cape Point Beach and Kachikally Crocodile Pool.


4. Banjul – 35,000
Capital city located on St. Mary’s Island.


5. Farafenni – 29,000
Market town and transport hub in the north.


6. Lamin – 28,000
Residential town near the capital region.


7. Soma – 20,000
Transport hub in the Lower River Region.


8. Basse Santa Su – 19,000
Regional capital in the Upper River Region.


9. Gunjur – 15,000
Coastal fishing community in the south.


10. Sukuta – 13,000
Growing suburban area near Serekunda.


11. Essau – 11,000
Town in the North Bank Region.


12. Barra – 8,000
Ferry port town opposite Banjul.


13. Sabi – 7,000
Small town in the Upper River Region.


14. Juffureh – 6,000
Historic riverside village known from “Roots.”


15. Tendaba – 5,000
Riverside village and eco-tourism base.

The above is subject to change.

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