Official Name: | Gambissara |
Pushpin Map: | Gambia |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Gambia |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | Upper River Division |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Fulladu West |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2009 |
Population Total: | 10102 (est.) |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank1: | Sarakhule |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Population Blank2: | Islam |
Coordinates: | 13.2333°N -33°W |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Gambissara Forest Park is located nearby.