Farafenni Population 2026
Farafenni has a population of 32,883, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in North Bank. Roughly 1.1% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,883
Rank in Gambia
#9
Coordinates
13.57°N, 15.60°W
~15 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Bank
| City | Population | Rank in Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Lamin | 28,500 | #11 |
Cities near Farafenni
- Soma15,210 people · ~16 km away
- Nema Kunku34,390 people · ~47 km away
- Lamin28,500 people · ~93 km away
- Banjul37,274 people · ~106 km away
- Abuko18,978 people · ~116 km away
- New Jeshwang20,878 people · ~116 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Farafenni?
Farafenni has a population of 32,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Farafenni in?
Farafenni is located in North Bank, Gambia.
Is Farafenni the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 106 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.