Farato Population 2026

Farato has a population of 15,017, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇬🇲 Gambia, located in Upper River. Roughly 0.5% of Gambia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Serekunda, the country's biggest city.

Location of Farato (capital Banjul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,017

Rank in Gambia

#29

Coordinates

13.40°N, 14.22°W

~30 m elevation · Africa/Banjul

Distance to capital (Banjul)

255 km

158 miles, straight line

Cities near Farato

Soma15,210 people · ~142 km away
Farafenni32,883 people · ~151 km away
Nema Kunku34,390 people · ~181 km away
Lamin28,500 people · ~240 km away
Banjul37,274 people · ~255 km away
Brikama97,233 people · ~264 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Farato?

Farato has a population of 15,017 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Gambia.

What region is Farato in?

Farato is located in Upper River, Gambia.

Is Farato the capital of Gambia?

No, the capital of Gambia is Banjul, about 255 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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