Sankandi

Sankandi
Sankandi
Location in the Gambia
Coordinates: 13°18′15″N 15°50′0″W / 13.30417°N 15.83333°W / 13.30417; -15.83333Coordinates: 13°18′15″N 15°50′0″W / 13.30417°N 15.83333°W / 13.30417; -15.83333
Country The Gambia
Division Lower River Division
District Kiang West

Sankandi is a town in the Lower River Division of the Gambia. It is located in Kiang West district. In 2007, 585 people lived in Sankandi. In its history two Britons, who tried to make peace, were murdered in 1900. The Britons fought back and crushed the village.


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