Payama Bolon

Payama Bolon is a tidal creek in , . Payama Bolon is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Juffureh and Albreda.

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is a small town in the Gambia on the North Bank of the Gambia River, most famous as the reputed origin of Alex Haley's ancestor Kunta Kinte, as described in Haley's novel Roots.

Village
is a historic settlement in The Gambia on the north bank of the Gambia River, variously described as a 'trading post' or a 'slave fort'. It is located near in the and an arch stands on the beach connecting the two places. is situated 9 km northwest of Payama Bolon.

Payama Bolon

Latitude
13.285° or 13° 17′ 6″ north
Longitude
-16.315° or 16° 18′ 54″ west
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
7C557MMP+X2
Geo­Names ID
2412275
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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