Essau
Essau is a small town in north-western Gambia. It is located in Lower Niumi District in the North Bank Division. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of 6,670.
Notable people
- Edrissa Sonko
- Mustapha Marong, former Attorney General
- Alhaji Mafoday Sonko, former Member of Parliament
- Nfamara Bintou Sonko, former Colonial Chief
- Lang Sally Sonko former Colonial Chief
- Burungai Sonko, king of Barra/Niumi, fought the 1831 war against King George IV).
- Mansa Maranta Sonko, last king of Niumi