Farafenni

Farafenni
The main street in Farafenni
Farafenni
Location in the Gambia
Coordinates: 13°34′N 15°36′W / 13.567°N 15.600°W / 13.567; -15.600
CountryThe Gambia
DivisionNorth Bank Division

Farafenni or Farafegni sometimes called Chakubanta or Faracity is a town in the Gambia, lying on the Trans-Gambia Highway in the North Bank Division, just south of the border with Senegal. It is an important market town.

The population of Farafenni is around 25,000 and the main local language is Wolof, although Mandinka, Fula and other languages are also fairly common.

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