Fajara

Fajara is a coastal suburb of Bakau in the Gambia.

Fajara
Beach at Fajara
Fajara
Location in the Gambia
Coordinates: 13°28′12″N 16°41′47″W
CountryThe Gambia
DivisionBanjul
DistrictKanifing

It is home to Isatou Njie-Saidy, a former Vice-President of the Gambia, the former US Ambassador, and formerly the home town of the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, a former Prime Minister of the Gambia and the first President of the Gambia. The Medical Research Council is located within a fenced complex on Atlantic Boulevard. There is also a large military camp.

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