Gambissara
Gambissara is a town in south-eastern Gambia near the border with Senegal. It is located in Fulladu West District in the Upper River Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 10,102.
Gambissara | |
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Gambissara Location in the Gambia | |
| Coordinates: 13°14′N 14°19′W | |
| Country | The Gambia |
| Division | Upper River Division |
| District | Fulladu West |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 10,102 (est.) |
| • Ethnicities | Sarakhule |
| • Religions | Islam |
A historically important village, Gambissara was founded by Bunasa Tunkara. It was split in two by the border drawn as a result of the Anglo-French Convention of 1889. The French side subsequently emptied as the villagers fled more onerous tax and forced labor demands there.
Gambissara Forest Park is located nearby.
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