Bakau

Legend has it that Bakau grew up around the holy crocodile pool in Kachikally.

Tourism is the most important business activity in Bakau providing a lot of employment.

Bakau is perhaps the most developed settlement in the Gambia, with excellent communication facilities.

The only national stadium, the multi-purpose Independence Stadium, is located in Bakau.

Amie Bensouda is a notable corporate lawyer from Bakau.