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Serekunda overview
Serekunda (orange) and the other large cities of Gambia
Serekunda lies in Banjul in Gambia at 13.44°N, 16.68°W, about 15 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Banjul (UTC+0).
It is the biggest urban centre of Gambia: the next largest cities are Brikama (97,233), Sukuta (56,472), Talinding (48,687). Together, the three largest cities hold 17% of the national population.
The national capital, Banjul, is about 11 km away; the nearest large city is Talinding, 2 km from Serekunda.
Gambia as a whole has a live population of 2,903,042 (+2.2% a year) and ranks #141 of 238 countries — see the Gambia population page for the full statistics and the Gambia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Serekunda
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Talinding Banjul | 2 km | 48,687 |
| Bakoti Western | 2 km | 20,314 |
| Faji Kunda Western | 3 km | 45,757 |
| Latri Sabiji Western | 3 km | 18,747 |
| Sanchaba Western | 4 km | 25,091 |
| Welingara Western | 4 km | 27,856 |
| Bakau Banjul | 4 km | 43,098 |
| Abuko Western | 4 km | 18,978 |
Largest cities in Gambia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serekunda | Banjul | 340,000 |
| 2 | Brikama | Western | 97,233 |
| 3 | Sukuta | Western | 56,472 |
| 4 | Talinding | Banjul | 48,687 |
| 5 | Faji Kunda | Western | 45,757 |
| 6 | Bakau | Banjul | 43,098 |
| 7 | BanjulCapital | Banjul | 37,274 |
| 8 | Nema Kunku | Western | 34,390 |
| 9 | Farafenni | North Bank | 32,883 |
| 10 | Busumbala | Western | 28,829 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Serekunda?
Serekunda has about 340,000 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Serekunda the capital of Gambia?
No. The capital of Gambia is Banjul (37,274 people), about 11 km away. Serekunda is the largest city of the country.
How big is Serekunda compared with the rest of Gambia?
Its 340,000 residents are 11.7% of the 2,903,042 people living in Gambia today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Serekunda?
In Banjul, Gambia, at latitude 13.44 and longitude -16.68, 15 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Talinding (2 km), Bakoti (2 km), Faji Kunda (3 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Serekunda Population 2026 — Gambia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/gambia/serekunda/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/gambia/serekunda/">Serekunda Population 2026 — Gambia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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