Essau
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Essau | |
|---|---|
  Essau Location in the Gambia | |
| Coordinates: 13°29′N16°32′W / 13.483°N 16.533°W / 13.483; -16.533 | |
| Country |  The Gambia |
| Division | North Bank Division |
| District | Lower Niumi |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 14,560 (est.) |
Essau is a small town in north-western Gambia. It is located in Lower Niumi District in the North Bank Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 6,670.[1]
Notable people
- Mustapha Marong, former Attorney General
- Alhaji Mafoday Sonko, former Member of Parliament
- Nfamara Bintou Sonko, former Colonial Chief
- Lang Sally Sonko former Colonial Chief
- Burungai Sonko, king of Barra/Niumi, fought the 1831 war against King George IV).
- Mansa Maranta Sonko, last king of Niumi
References
- ^"Gambia: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Retrieved January 3, 2009.
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