Baro Kunda | |
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  Baro Kunda Location in the Gambia | |
| Coordinates: 13°29′N15°16′W / 13.483°N 15.267°W Coordinates: 13°29′N15°16′W / 13.483°N 15.267°W | |
| Country |  Gambia |
| Division | Lower River Division |
| District | Jarra East |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 2,149 |
Baro Kunda is a town in central-southern Gambia. It is located in Jarra East District in the Lower River Division. As of 2012, it has an estimated population of 2,149. [1]
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