Largest Cities in Gambia

Top 64 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Gambia

1 Serekunda 01 340,000

2 Brikama 05 97,233

3 Bununka Kunda 01 66,449

4 Sukuta 05 56,472

5 Talinding 01 48,687

6 Faji Kunda 05 45,757

7 Bakau 01 43,098

8 Banjul 01 37,274

9 Nema Kunku 05 34,390

10 Farafenni 07 32,883

11 Bakau New Town 01 30,325

12 Busumbala 05 28,829

13 Lamin 07 28,500

14 Welingara 05 27,856

15 Brufut 05 27,664

16 Ibo Town 01 27,353

17 Sanchaba 05 25,091

18 Latri Kunda 01 23,724

19 Gunjur 05 22,741

20 Manjai Kunda 01 22,327

21 Dippa Kunda 01 21,190

22 New Jeshwang 01 20,878

23 Bakoti 05 20,314

24 Kunkujang 05 19,998

25 Sinchu Alagi 05 19,672

26 Kotu 01 19,634

27 Abuko 05 18,978

28 Latri Sabiji 05 18,747

29 Tanji 05 17,441

30 Kanifing 01 17,159

31 Soma 02 15,210

32 Sanyang 05 15,090

33 Farato 04 15,017

34 Basse Santa Su 04 14,380

35 Gambissar 04 13,371

36 Yundum 05 13,162

37 Old Yundum 05 12,042

38 Essau 07 11,758

39 Kerr Serign 05 11,524

40 Garawol 04 10,547

41 Mandinari 05 10,273

42 Jamisa 05 9,962

43 Bansang 03 9,528

44 Kaimbujae NDing 05 9,161

45 Old Jeswang 01 9,064

46 Tujering 05 8,866

47 Kololi 05 8,710

48 Bijilo 05 8,231

49 Djalabango 05 8,139

50 Sinchu Balla 03 8,008

51 Sabi 04 7,738

52 Sinchu Sorry 05 7,687

53 Koina 04 7,462

54 Badja Kunda 04 7,403

55 Kulari 04 7,227

56 Banjul NDing 05 7,110

57 Alohungari 04 6,726

58 Jambanjali 05 6,343

59 Madiana 03 6,069

60 Barra 07 6,020

61 Sifoe 05 6,015

62 Kerewan 07 5,485

63 Kartung 05 5,213

64 Brikama Ba 03 5,086

The largest cities in Gambia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Serekunda leads with a population of 340,000, followed by Brikama and Bununka Kunda. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 5 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Serekunda's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 01 has 5 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,008 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 608,841.

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