Dating in Essau: singles near you

A few facts about Essau

Essau has a population of about 12,000.
It lies in North Bank.
Serekunda, the largest city in the Gambia, is about 16 km away.
Close by: Barra (1 km), Banjul (6 km) and Mandinari (14 km).

A first date in Essau

In a small place like Essau, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Serekunda, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
Never send money to people you met online.
Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Essau: questions and answers

How far around Essau can I search?

Within 50 km of Essau there are 39 towns and cities — Serekunda, Brikama and Sukuta among them — with more than 1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Essau free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Essau and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Essau real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Essau?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Gambia or abroad.