Sukuta Population 2026

Sukuta has a population of 56,472, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Western. Roughly 2.0% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.

BanjulSukuta
Location of Sukuta (capital Banjul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
56,472
Rank in Gambia
#3
Coordinates
13.41°N, 16.71°W
~27 m elevation · Africa/Banjul
Distance to capital (Banjul)
15 km
9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western

CityPopulationRank in Gambia
Brikama97,233#2
Faji Kunda45,757#5
Nema Kunku34,390#8
Busumbala28,829#10
Welingara27,856#12
Brufut27,664#13
Sanchaba25,091#14
Gunjur22,741#15

Cities near Sukuta

FAQ

What is the population of Sukuta?
Sukuta has a population of 56,472 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Gambia.
What region is Sukuta in?
Sukuta is located in Western, Gambia.
Is Sukuta the capital of Gambia?
No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 15 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.

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