New Jeshwang Population 2026
New Jeshwang has a population of 20,878, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Banjul. Roughly 0.7% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,878
Rank in Gambia
#18
Coordinates
13.45°N, 16.66°W
~17 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banjul
| City | Population | Rank in Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Serekunda | 340,000 | #1 |
| Talinding | 48,687 | #4 |
| Bakau | 43,098 | #6 |
| Banjul | 37,274 | #7 |
| Manjai Kunda | 22,327 | #16 |
| Dippa Kunda | 21,190 | #17 |
| Kotu | 19,634 | #22 |
| Kanifing | 17,159 | #26 |
Cities near New Jeshwang
- Kanifing17,159 people · ~1 km away
- Serekunda340,000 people · ~2 km away
- Dippa Kunda21,190 people · ~2 km away
- Talinding48,687 people · ~3 km away
- Faji Kunda45,757 people · ~3 km away
- Bakau43,098 people · ~4 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New Jeshwang?
New Jeshwang has a population of 20,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is New Jeshwang in?
New Jeshwang is located in Banjul, Gambia.
Is New Jeshwang the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 9 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.