Brikama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brikama
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Nyambai Road
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Satey Ba
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 Brikama
Location in The Gambia
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| Country | The Gambia |
| Division | Brikama Local Government Area |
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(2021)
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| • Total | 77,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Brikama is one of the biggest cities in the Gambia, a country in West Africa. People who live there often call it 'Satey Ba', which means "big town" in their local language. It is located southwest of Banjul, the capital city of the Gambia.
Brikama is the main center for the Brikama Local Government Area. This area used to be called the Western Division. It is the largest city in its region, with more than twenty-five neighborhoods. In 2013, the Brikama Local Government Area had over 730,000 people living there.
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What Brikama is Known For
Economy and Energy
Brikama is an important place for the economy of its region. In 2006, a special power station was opened here. It is called the Brikama Power Station. This station helps provide electricity to the area. It was officially opened by the country's leader at that time, Yahya Jammeh.
Culture and Arts
Brikama is famous for its amazing wood carving. Many skilled artists here create beautiful sculptures and crafts from wood. It's also a very important place for music in the Gambia. Lots of well-known musicians come from Brikama.
If you visit Brikama, you can explore some cool places. One popular spot is the Makasutu Culture Forest. There is also a lively craft market where you can find unique handmade items.
Learning and Schools
Brikama has many schools and places for learning. It is home to The Gambia College, which is where teachers from all over the country go to train. There is also a special office for education in the Western Region located here.
The city has several secondary schools, like Kinderdorf Bottrop, Kabafita, Kunte Kinte, St. Vincent, Maahad, and Methodist Academy. There are also many basic schools and Islamic schools for younger students.
Sports and Football
Brikama has its very own football team! They are called the Brikama United Football Club. They play in football matches and represent the city.
See also
In Spanish: Brikama para niños
