Sinchu Alagi Population 2026
Sinchu Alagi has a population of 19,672, making it the #21 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)
19,672
Rank in Gambia
#21
Coordinates
13.37°N, 16.68°W
~40 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
14 km
9 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 Sinchu Alagi
- Kunkujang19,998 people · ~2 km away
- Welingara27,856 people · ~3 km away
- Abuko18,978 people · ~4 km away
- Busumbala28,829 people · ~4 km away
- Latri Sabiji18,747 people · ~4 km away
- Faji Kunda45,757 people · ~5 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sinchu Alagi?
Sinchu Alagi has a population of 19,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Sinchu Alagi in?
Sinchu Alagi is located in Western, Gambia.
Is Sinchu Alagi the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 14 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.