Nema Kunku Population 2026
Nema Kunku has a population of 34,390, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Western. Roughly 1.2% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,390
Rank in Gambia
#8
Coordinates
13.25°N, 15.88°W
~18 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
78 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western
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FAQ
What is the population of Nema Kunku?
Nema Kunku has a population of 34,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Nema Kunku in?
Nema Kunku is located in Western, Gambia.
Is Nema Kunku the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 78 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.