Farim

Farim lies on the upper Cacheu River, where the waterway reaches inland towards the country of Kaabu. Its name derives from the title of a Mandinka ruler. Around 1641 the Portuguese captain of Cacheu encouraged Luso-African traders from Geba to settle here, creating a river port involved in commerce with Kaabu, including the trade in enslaved people. Local rulers retained authority over the surrounding country, while Portuguese control was concentrated at the fortified post.

The later city of Kolda lies here.