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Singles in Koina

Members from Koina and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Koina

  • Koina has a population of about 7,500.
  • It lies in Upper River.
  • Serekunda, the largest city in the Gambia, is about 304 km away.
  • Close by: Garawol (12 km), Badja Kunda (20 km) and Gambissar (21 km).

First-date ideas for Koina

From Koina it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

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.

Questions about dating in Koina

How far around Koina can I search?

Within 50 km of Koina there are 12 towns and cities — Tambacounda, Vélingara and Médina Gounas among them — with more than 320,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Koina free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Koina 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 Koina real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Koina?

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

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