Tanji

Tanji is a town in Gambia, along the Atlantic coast. It is primarily a fishing town with a population of 14,531 according to the 2013 population census. The population of the town has been growing dramatically due to urban and rural migration, drawn by the fishing industry and suitable location. The Tanje Village Museum is where artisans and craftsmen engage in traditional crafts. The Tanji Bird Reserve is located 3 kilometers from the village.

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Locality: Tanji
Region: West Coast
Country: Gambia
Population: 17,441
Timezone: Africa/Banjul

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Settlement.official_name: Tanji
Settlement.image_skyline: File:TanjiSmoking.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 300px
Settlement.image_caption: Fish being smoked in Tanji
Settlement.pushpin_map: Gambia
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the Gambia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: The Gambia
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Division
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Western Division
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities
Settlement.population_blank2_title: Religions
Settlement.timezone: GMT

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