Bakau Population 2026
Bakau has a population of 43,098, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Banjul. Roughly 1.5% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 7.9× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,098
Rank in Gambia
#6
Coordinates
13.48°N, 16.68°W
~22 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banjul
| City | Population | Rank in Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Serekunda | 340,000 | #1 |
| Talinding | 48,687 | #4 |
| Banjul | 37,274 | #7 |
| Manjai Kunda | 22,327 | #16 |
| Dippa Kunda | 21,190 | #17 |
| New Jeshwang | 20,878 | #18 |
| Kotu | 19,634 | #22 |
| Kanifing | 17,159 | #26 |
Cities near Bakau
- Kotu19,634 people · ~3 km away
- Kanifing17,159 people · ~4 km away
- New Jeshwang20,878 people · ~4 km away
- Dippa Kunda21,190 people · ~4 km away
- Manjai Kunda22,327 people · ~4 km away
- Serekunda340,000 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bakau?
Bakau has a population of 43,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Bakau in?
Bakau is located in Banjul, Gambia.
Is Bakau the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 12 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.