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Diabugu is a village in eastern Gambia. It is located in Sandu District in the Upper River Division. It is the biggest village in Sandu. It was founded by Foday Sillah about 1650. Foday Sillah's grandson Foday Sillah junior established the village of as a farming centre. As time goes on some of his children settled there permanently. The first Drammeh Kanji to become Alkalo of Diabugu was Batapa Drammeh. He was a brave giant of Drammeh Kunda and because of this bravery, Diabugu has his name.. In 2016, it had an estimated population of 9,000.

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  • Diabugu (Schreibvariante: Diabugu Batapa) ist eine Ortschaft im westafrikanischen Staat Gambia. Nach einer Berechnung für das Jahr 2013 leben dort etwa 4196 Einwohner, das Ergebnis der letzten veröffentlichten Volkszählung von 1993 betrug 2874. (de)
  • Diabugu is a village in eastern Gambia. It is located in Sandu District in the Upper River Division. It is the biggest village in Sandu. It was founded by Foday Sillah about 1650. Foday Sillah's grandson Foday Sillah junior established the village of as a farming centre. As time goes on some of his children settled there permanently. Foday Sillah Junior's son was the last village head of Diabugu among the dynasty. Ba Sillah went to established a new settlement called Diabugu Ba Sillah South of the River Gambia. He then left the village to his first cousin and brother-in-law . The Drammeh Sama of Diabugu has since inherited the leadership of Diabugu Batapa. Under the leadership of Mankoro's eldest son , the Drammeh Kanji and Drammeh Sama were united. Inheritance of the Alkaloship is now based on seniority. The first Drammeh Kanji to become Alkalo of Diabugu was Batapa Drammeh. He was a brave giant of Drammeh Kunda and because of this bravery, Diabugu has his name.. According to local sources, the following served as Headsmen of Diabuguthe list is not exhaustive and based on narrations;1. Foday "Baba" Sillah- Founding Father2. Kissima Sillah, he later left to established his own settlement, East-south of Basse called Sabu-Sireh3. Abdou Sillah4. Ba Sillah the Sillah left clan left the settlement to establish various villages e.g Jegajari, Diabugu Ba Sillah Diabugu Badara, Madina Samako, Madina Nfally and transferred the Alikaloship to Drammeh' 5. Ebrima Drammeh6. Kekero Jalia Drammeh7. Batapa Drammeh8. Madala Drammeh9. Kibili Kaka Drammeh10. Kibili Henda Drammeh11. Sorrie Juma Drammeh12. Ka- Hammeh Drammeh13. Ka Tamba Drammeh14. Madala Tuguneh Drammeh15. Alhagie Yugu kasseh Drammeh16. Alhagie Kissima Sorie Drammeh17. Mansa Drammeh18. Alhajie Kursa Drammeh- The present Alikalo (Degumeh) Diabugu is the most prominent Sarahuleh village, that embrace western education and it has lot of government facilities. Accordingly an infant school was established in the early 1940s, follow by a clinic and veterinary station. later in 1961, Gambia Government build a primary school to cater for the growing need of western education. Diabugu also held chieftain of Sandu District. The Following served as Chiefs:Batapa Drammeh (1925-1941)Yogou Kaseh Drammeh (1941/2-1972)Alhajie Seikou Baye Drammeh (1973- 1990)Ansumana Mansa Drammeh (2000-2003) In 2016, it had an estimated population of 9,000. (en)
  • Diabugu Batapa är en ort i Gambia. Den ligger i regionen Upper River, i den östra delen av landet, 240 km öster om huvudstaden Banjul. Diabugu Batapa ligger 17 meter över havet och antalet invånare var 4 693 vid folkräkningen 2013. (sv)
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  • Alhaji Kursa Drammeh (en)
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  • Alikalo (en)
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  • Diabanna, Diafara, Diadolay (en)
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  • Diabugu (Schreibvariante: Diabugu Batapa) ist eine Ortschaft im westafrikanischen Staat Gambia. Nach einer Berechnung für das Jahr 2013 leben dort etwa 4196 Einwohner, das Ergebnis der letzten veröffentlichten Volkszählung von 1993 betrug 2874. (de)
  • Diabugu Batapa är en ort i Gambia. Den ligger i regionen Upper River, i den östra delen av landet, 240 km öster om huvudstaden Banjul. Diabugu Batapa ligger 17 meter över havet och antalet invånare var 4 693 vid folkräkningen 2013. (sv)
  • Diabugu is a village in eastern Gambia. It is located in Sandu District in the Upper River Division. It is the biggest village in Sandu. It was founded by Foday Sillah about 1650. Foday Sillah's grandson Foday Sillah junior established the village of as a farming centre. As time goes on some of his children settled there permanently. The first Drammeh Kanji to become Alkalo of Diabugu was Batapa Drammeh. He was a brave giant of Drammeh Kunda and because of this bravery, Diabugu has his name.. In 2016, it had an estimated population of 9,000. (en)
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  • Diabugu (en)
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  • Diabugu Batapa (sv)
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