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Meet people in Soma

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A few facts about Soma

  • Soma has about 15,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of the Gambia.
  • It's the largest place in Lower River.
  • It's about 124 km to Serekunda, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Brikama is about 122 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Mansa Konko (1 km), Farafenni (16 km) and Nema Kunku (43 km).

A first date in Soma

From Soma 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 Soma

Who can I meet near Soma?

More than 140,000 people live within 50 km of Soma, in 9 towns and cities including Nema Kunku, Farafenni and Nioro du Rip. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Soma?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Soma or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Soma real people?

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. 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 Soma?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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