Serekunda Population 2026
Serekunda has a population of 340,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Banjul. Roughly 12% of Gambia's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
340,000
Rank in Gambia
#1
Coordinates
13.44°N, 16.68°W
~15 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banjul
| City | Population | Rank in Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Talinding | 48,687 | #4 |
| Bakau | 43,098 | #6 |
| 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 Serekunda
- Kanifing17,159 people · ~1 km away
- Dippa Kunda21,190 people · ~1 km away
- Talinding48,687 people · ~2 km away
- New Jeshwang20,878 people · ~2 km away
- Bakoti20,314 people · ~2 km away
- Faji Kunda45,757 people · ~3 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Serekunda?
Serekunda has a population of 340,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Serekunda in?
Serekunda is located in Banjul, Gambia.
Is Serekunda the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 11 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.