What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul
Banjul is the capital city and seat of government of Gambia, a country in Western Africa. Gambia uses the ISO codes GM and GMB, and its international dialling code is +220. The currency in use is the dalasi (GMD).
For the full profile of Gambia, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Gambia country page. The country has an estimated population of 2,822,093 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Gambia
- Capital: Banjul
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: dalasi (GMD)
- Calling code: +220
- Flag emoji: 🇬🇲
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Gambia?
The capital of Gambia is Banjul.
Is Banjul the largest city in Gambia?
Banjul is the capital of Gambia and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Banjul?
Banjul, like the rest of Gambia, uses the dalasi (GMD, symbol D).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.