Islands in the Gambia map & data
There are 14 islands mapped in the Gambia, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Janjanbureh (9), Banjul (2) and Brikama (1) - Janjanbureh alone holds 64% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Lamin Island, Chitabong Island and Ba Faraba Island.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Janjanbureh | 9 | 64% |
| Banjul | 2 | 14% |
| Brikama | 1 | 7.1% |
| Kerewan | 1 | 7.1% |
| Kuntaur | 1 | 7.1% |
Notable islands in the Gambia
- Lamin IslandBrikama · 4 m
- Chitabong IslandBanjul · 2 m
- Ba Faraba IslandJanjanbureh
- Pelican IslandKerewan
- N'Jubdu IslandKuntaur
- Daranka IslandBanjul · 1 m
- Deer IslandJanjanbureh
- Janjanbureh IslandJanjanbureh
- Little Pappa IslandJanjanbureh
- Miniang IslandJanjanbureh
- Pappa IslandJanjanbureh
- Sapu IslandJanjanbureh
- Brikama IslandJanjanbureh
- Pasari IslandJanjanbureh
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in the Gambia?
This layer holds 14 islands in the Gambia, the most of them in Janjanbureh. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in the Gambia?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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