Oldest Cities in Gambia

Top 64 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Gambia

1 Ibo Town 01 20.2

2 Soma 02 20.2

3 Kanifing 01 20.2

4 Tanji 05 20.2

5 Latri Sabiji 05 20.2

6 Abuko 05 20.2

7 Kotu 01 20.2

8 Sinchu Alagi 05 20.2

9 Kunkujang 05 20.2

10 Bakoti 05 20.2

11 New Jeshwang 01 20.2

12 Dippa Kunda 01 20.2

13 Manjai Kunda 01 20.2

14 Gunjur 05 20.2

15 Latri Kunda 01 20.2

16 Sanchaba 05 20.2

17 Sanyang 05 20.2

18 Brufut 05 20.2

19 Welingara 05 20.2

20 Lamin 07 20.2

21 Busumbala 05 20.2

22 Bakau New Town 01 20.2

23 Farafenni 07 20.2

24 Nema Kunku 05 20.2

25 Banjul 01 20.2

26 Bakau 01 20.2

27 Faji Kunda 05 20.2

28 Talinding 01 20.2

29 Sukuta 05 20.2

30 Bununka Kunda 01 20.2

31 Brikama 05 20.2

32 Serekunda 01 20.2

33 Bijilo 05 20.2

34 Kartung 05 20.2

35 Kerewan 07 20.2

36 Sifoe 05 20.2

37 Barra 07 20.2

38 Madiana 03 20.2

39 Jambanjali 05 20.2

40 Alohungari 04 20.2

41 Banjul NDing 05 20.2

42 Kulari 04 20.2

43 Badja Kunda 04 20.2

44 Koina 04 20.2

45 Sinchu Sorry 05 20.2

46 Sabi 04 20.2

47 Sinchu Balla 03 20.2

48 Djalabango 05 20.2

49 Brikama Ba 03 20.2

50 Kololi 05 20.2

51 Tujering 05 20.2

52 Old Jeswang 01 20.2

53 Kaimbujae NDing 05 20.2

54 Bansang 03 20.2

55 Jamisa 05 20.2

56 Mandinari 05 20.2

57 Garawol 04 20.2

58 Kerr Serign 05 20.2

59 Essau 07 20.2

60 Old Yundum 05 20.2

61 Yundum 05 20.2

62 Gambissar 04 20.2

63 Basse Santa Su 04 20.2

64 Farato 04 20.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Gambia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Ibo Town has a median age of 20.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Ibo Town's residents are over 20.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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