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Dating in Lamin

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

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Lamin at a glance

  • With about 29,000 people, Lamin is one of the ten biggest cities in the Gambia.
  • It lies in North Bank.
  • It's about 28 km to Serekunda, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Brikama is about 25 km away.
  • Close by: Essau (18 km), Mandinari (18 km) and Barra (19 km).

A first date in Lamin

In a town like Lamin, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Lamin

How far around Lamin can I search?

More than 1 million people live within 50 km of Lamin, in 38 towns and cities including Serekunda, Brikama and Sukuta. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Lamin free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Lamin or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Lamin 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

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

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

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