Bwiam
Bwiam, The Gambia - West Africa | ||
|---|---|---|
Division West Coast Region | | |
| District | Foni Kansala | |
| Population (2009) | ||
| • Total | 3,834 (est.) | |
Bwiam, or Bwiam-Kankuntu, is a small town in southwestern
Western Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 3,834.[1]
Notable people
- Sainey Nyassi (born 31 January 1989) - Footballer
- Sanna Nyassi (born 31 January 1989) - Footballer
- Tijan Jaiteh (born 31 December 1988) - Footballer
- Sulayman Badjie (born 8 August 1969) - Former Commander of the Republican National Guard under Yahya Jammeh.
Culture and Sights
Near catholic Fatima secondary school is a local sight called Bwiam cooking pot, a big cast iron pot, believed to have been here for more than a hundred years. Between Bwiam und Bondali is a holy / sacred tree as place of worship known under the name of Kanjendi.[2]
References
- ^ World Gazetteer [dead link], Retrieved on January 3, 2009
- ISBN 9983-80-011-014.
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