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Serekunda was founded in the second half of the 19th century by Sayerr Jobe, a Wolof man from Koki.

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Serekunda

Gambia

Country
Gambia
Population
423.0K
Coordinates
13.44, -16.68
529th most populous city in the world

Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.

From the “History” section

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Senegambia, Serekunda roundabout 2 Gambia 2025
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Serekunda is the most populous urban agglomeration in the Gambia.

Serekunda
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Serekunda

Gambia

Country
Gambia
Population
423.0K
Coordinates
13.44, -16.68
529th most populous city in the world

Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.

From the “Geography” section

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The Serekunda Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city.

Serekunda
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Serekunda

Gambia

Country
Gambia
Population
423.0K
Coordinates
13.44, -16.68
529th most populous city in the world

Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.

From the “Religion” section

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Serekunda Market, also called Sandika, is the largest market in the country.

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Serekunda

Gambia

Country
Gambia
Population
423.0K
Coordinates
13.44, -16.68
529th most populous city in the world

Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.

From the “Economy” section

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Gambian wrestling was popularised in Serekunda by Bocar Janneh.

Serekunda
Gambia
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city

Serekunda

Gambia

Country
Gambia
Population
423.0K
Coordinates
13.44, -16.68
529th most populous city in the world

Serekunda is a major city and the largest metropolitan area in The Gambia. It is situated close to the Atlantic coast, on the Gambia River, near the capital, Banjul. Serekunda and Banjul form an urban area known as the Kombos, with about half of the population of the Gambia.

From the “Sport” section

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