JANJANBUREH

'Janjanbureh' or 'Jangjangbureh' is a town, founded in 1832, on Janjanbureh Island in the River Gambia in eastern Gambia. It was formerly known as 'Georgetown' and was the second largest in the country. It is now the capital of the Central River Division and is best known as home to Gambia's main prison. The Wassu stone circles lie 22km northwest of Lamin Koto, on the north bank across from Janjanbureh.
It is also noted for being the site of the first church in Gambia and the first high school, according to one expatriate who was born there.
The island is known locally as McCarthy Island, and is located in what used to be called McCarthy Island Division. The island is accessed by dedicated pull-ferry from the south bank, and small boat ferries or government ferry on the north bank.
Janjanbureh is also the name of the district in which the town of Janjanbureh is located.

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★ Information from "Slavery Trade of the Gambia"