List of Gambia Regions and Capitals - Largest and Smallest by Area & Population

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: May 27, 2026

The Gambia, officially known as the Republic of The Gambia, is a small country located in West Africa. It is divided into five administrative regions, which are further subdivided into local government areas. Here are the regions of The Gambia:

The Gambia is a small West African country that stretches along the Gambia River and is almost completely surrounded by Senegal, except for its Atlantic coastline. The country is divided into 5 administrative regions and 1 city administration, and those divisions are further divided into districts. Banjul is the national capital, while Serekunda is the largest urban area in the country.

The country is narrow and long, following the path of the Gambia River from the Atlantic coast deep into inland West Africa. Farming, fishing, tourism, and river trade play a major role across the regions, especially in communities along the riverbanks.

Key Facts

National capital: Banjul
Total population: 2,890,000 (Official estimate 2024)
Total area: 11,295 km² (4,361 sq miles)
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (D, GMD)
Bordering countries: Senegal
Total Regions and City Administration: 6
Total Districts: 43

List of Regions and Capitals of The Gambia

Total administrative divisions shown: 6 | Combined population: 2,890,000 | Combined area: 11,295 km²

#	Region Name	Capital City	Region	Area (km²)	Population (Latest Census)
1	Banjul	Banjul	Atlantic Coast	12	45,000
2	Central River Region	Janjanbureh	Central Gambia	2,894	320,000
3	Lower River Region	Mansa Konko	Lower Gambia	1,618	125,000
4	North Bank Region	Kerewan	Northern Riverbank	2,255	250,000
5	Upper River Region	Basse Santa Su	Eastern Gambia	2,070	300,000
6	West Coast Region	Brikama	Atlantic Coast	2,446	1,850,000

Largest Regions by Area

Central River Region - 1,117 sq mi (2,894 km²)
West Coast Region - 944 sq mi (2,446 km²)
North Bank Region - 871 sq mi (2,255 km²)
Upper River Region - 799 sq mi (2,070 km²)
Lower River Region - 625 sq mi (1,618 km²)
Banjul - 5 sq mi (12 km²)

Most Populous Regions

West Coast Region - Population: 1,850,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Central River Region - Population: 320,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Upper River Region - Population: 300,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
North Bank Region - Population: 250,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Lower River Region - Population: 125,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Banjul - Population: 45,000 (Official Estimate 2024)

Smallest Regions by Area

Banjul - 5 sq mi (12 km²)
Lower River Region - 625 sq mi (1,618 km²)
Upper River Region - 799 sq mi (2,070 km²)
North Bank Region - 871 sq mi (2,255 km²)
West Coast Region - 944 sq mi (2,446 km²)
Central River Region - 1,117 sq mi (2,894 km²)

Regions by Regional Grouping

Atlantic Coast: Banjul, West Coast Region
Lower Gambia: Lower River Region
Central Gambia: Central River Region
Northern Riverbank: North Bank Region
Eastern Gambia: Upper River Region

Landlocked Regions

Central River Region
Lower River Region
North Bank Region
Upper River Region

Regions with Coastline

Banjul
West Coast Region

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

Senegal: Central River Region, Lower River Region, North Bank Region, Upper River Region, West Coast Region

Sources

World Countries and Capitals

[an error occurred while processing this directive]

Gambia Regions and Capitals List