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Albreda
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Albreda is a historic settlement in The Gambia on the north bank of the Gambia River, variously described as a 'trading post' or a 'slave fort'. It is located near Jufureh in the North Bank Division and an arch stands on the beach connecting the two places. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 1,776.

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Place details

Locality
Albreda
Region
North Bank
Country
Gambia
Population
1,829
Timezone
Africa/Banjul

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Albreda
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Albreda 0005.jpg
Settlement.imagesize
240px
Settlement.image_caption
The Albreda-Jufureh archway
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Gambia
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bottom
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize
300
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Location in the Gambia
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
The Gambia
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Division
Settlement.subdivision_name1
North Bank Division
Settlement.subdivision_type2
District
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Upper Niumi
Settlement.unit_pref
Imperial
Settlement.population_as_of
2012
Settlement.population_total
1829
Settlement.population_blank1_title
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Albreda is a historic settlement in The Gambia on the north bank of the Gambia River, variously described as a 'trading post' or a 'slave fort'. It is located near Jufureh in the North Bank Division and an arch stands on the beach connecting the two places. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 1,776.

==History== thumb|left|Albreda today According to Wolof oral tradition, Musa Gaye, a Wolof marabout founded it sometime between 1520 and 1681. Wolof traders called the island Draga, while the Mandinkas called it Albadar.

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