Farafenni, Commercial town in North Bank Division, Gambia
Located near the Senegal border, Farafenni stands at the intersection of major transportation routes, connecting different regions of The Gambia.
The military base in Farafenni experienced an attack in 1995, marking a notable event in the town's security history.
The population of 30,000 residents communicates primarily in Wolof, while Mandinka and Fula languages maintain strong presence in daily interactions.
A weekly market occurs near Farafenni Stadium, offering fresh produce, textiles, and household items to local residents and visitors.
The town serves as a strategic point at the northern end of the Trans-Gambia Highway section that includes the Senegambia Bridge.
Location: Farafenni
Address: Farafenni, The Gambia Farafenni Farafenni
GPS coordinates: 13.57226,-15.60020
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:02
Gambia features national parks with wildlife, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, busy traditional markets, and historical sites. The country hosts several nature reserves for bird and crocodile watching, colonial fortifications, megalithic circles, and museums documenting local history. The Gambia River flows through the territory and forms islands accessible to visitors.
Kunta Kinteh Island
87.2 km
Senegambian stone circles
79.8 km
Senegambia bridge
6.9 km
Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites
87.2 km
Kiang West National Park
40.2 km
River Gambia National Park
69.7 km
Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve
29.5 km
Stone circles Sine Ngayène
16.1 km
Cercles de pierres de Wassu
80.3 km
Mutaro Kunda Forest Park
33 km
Deer Island (Gambia)
62.2 km
Isla Sepu
79.7 km
Isla Brikama
69.4 km
Bird Island
74.5 km
Cercles de pierres de Kerbatch
57.6 km
Maurel Frères Building
88.7 km
Isla Pangon
87.3 km
Isla Dankunku
25.1 km
Isla Ba Faraba
46.5 km
Mimang Island
73.2 km
Sofanyama Bridge
38.7 km
Isla Njubou
38.8 km
Brumen Bridge
43.6 km
Pappa Island
42.2 km
Little Pappa Island
39.7 km
Fort James Island
87.2 km
CFAO Building
89 km
Historic Georgetown
20.9 kmReviews
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