Lamin is the largest village in Kombo North district, Gambia, originally established by three main clans - Bojang, Jammeh and Manneh. The village is traditionally led by an "AlKalo" from the Bojang lineage. Historically, its residential areas were organized by ethnic groups, with Mandinkos in Sateba, Jolas in Sanchaba, Manjako in Wayeto, and other tribes in Temasu. A smaller settlement also named Lamin exists in North Bank Division. The village maintains a twinning relationship with Darwen, UK.