Bakoti Population 2026
Bakoti has a population of 20,314, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Western. Roughly 0.7% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,314
Rank in Gambia
#19
Coordinates
13.43°N, 16.70°W
~20 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western
| City | Population | Rank in Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Brikama | 97,233 | #2 |
| Sukuta | 56,472 | #3 |
| Faji Kunda | 45,757 | #5 |
| Nema Kunku | 34,390 | #8 |
| Busumbala | 28,829 | #10 |
| Welingara | 27,856 | #12 |
| Brufut | 27,664 | #13 |
| Sanchaba | 25,091 | #14 |
Cities near Bakoti
- Sanchaba25,091 people · ~2 km away
- Dippa Kunda21,190 people · ~2 km away
- Manjai Kunda22,327 people · ~2 km away
- Serekunda340,000 people · ~2 km away
- Sukuta56,472 people · ~2 km away
- Latri Sabiji18,747 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bakoti?
Bakoti has a population of 20,314 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Bakoti in?
Bakoti is located in Western, Gambia.
Is Bakoti the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 13 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.