Kerewan
North Bank, Gambia
Why visit Kerewan?
Kerewan is the administrative seat of North Bank Region (formerly North Bank Division), governed by the Kerewan Area Council, which blends elected officials with traditional village heads (alkalos). The town sits on the Miniotto Bolong, a tributary of the Gambia River, about 50 km from Banjul by road, and has a population of roughly 5,500 — a quiet administrative and market town rather than a coastal tourist stop.
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By car/road: bush taxis from Farafenni (30 km east) and Barra (30 km west) along the north bank road.
Walkable.
What are the things to do?
The Kerewan Area Council offices and the local market on the Miniotto Bolong.
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Basic provisions at the local market.
Where to go next?
- Farafenni — 30 km east, largest town
- Barra — 30 km west, ferry to Banjul
- Niumi National Park — 15 km north
Nearby in North Bank
More places to explore around Kerewan.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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