Gunjur

Gunjur is a small coastal town in south-western Gambia. It is located in Kombo South District in the Western Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 17,520.

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Locality: Gunjur
Region: West Coast
Country: Gambia
Population: 22,741
Timezone: Africa/Banjul

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Settlement.official_name: Gunjur
Settlement.image_skyline: Gambia 116 from KG.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 300px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Gambia
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 300
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the Gambia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Division
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Western Division
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kombo South
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.population_as_of: 2009
Settlement.population_total: 17520 (est.)
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities
Settlement.population_blank2_title: Religions

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Gunjur is a small coastal town in south-western Gambia. It is located in Kombo South District in the Western Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 17,520.

== Economy == The economy of Gunjur primarily relies on fishing, agriculture, and tourism. Fishing is a significant livelihood for many residents, and the town's access to the Atlantic Ocean supports a thriving fishing industry. Agriculture includes farming activities, with crops like groundnuts, millet, and rice being cultivated in the surrounding areas. The town also benefits from the tourism industry, with visitors attracted to its serene coastal setting and cultural richness.

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