Largest Cities in Sierra Leone

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Sierra Leone

Official languages: English
Capital: Freetown
Area: 71,740 km²
Population: 5.2 million residents
Population density: 73.12 residents per km²
Currency: SLL
Internet TLD: .sl
ISO codes: SL, SLE, 694
The telephone code from Sierra Leone is +232

Flag of Sierra Leone

The flag of Sierra Leone was adopted in 1961 when the country achieved independence from Great Britain. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes, of which there is a green stripe at the top, a white stripe in the middle, and a blue stripe at the bottom. The color green symbolizes the lush vegetation, mountains and agricultural tradition of the country, while the color white traditionally signifies peace and unity. The blue stripe resembles the Atlantic Ocean that washes the shores of Sierra Leone. This color combination was probably inspired by the country’s national coat of arms. Sierra Leone is characterized by a relatively mountainous profile, especially in the northeastern part of the country, literally translated Sierra Leone means “lion mountains”.

 

Flag of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is a republic in West Africa. It borders on Guinea, Liberia and the Atlantic. See Sierra Leone Location on World Map. The former British colony has been in last place on the UNDP list for years, synonymous with the status of the least developed of the 177 countries examined. After a decade of bloody civil war, the country is now busy rebuilding and coming to terms with recent history.

Biggest Cities of Sierra Leone by Population

The largest city in Sierra Leone is Freetown. Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, it has a population of around 1.1 million people and offers plenty to explore. Popular attractions here include Tacaguma Chimpanzee Sanctuary which makes for a great day out; Cotton Tree Monument which symbolizes the abolition of slavery; or King’s Gate which is a historic 18th century fort overlooking the city. Other attractions worth visiting include National Railway Museum where visitors can learn about the country’s railway history; Sierra Leone National Museum which houses some fascinating artifacts; or Lumley Beach where visitors can enjoy some stunning views over the ocean.

The second largest city in Sierra Leone is Bo. Located in the Southern Province, it has a population of around 300 thousand people and offers plenty to explore. Popular attractions here include Bo Waterside Market where visitors can explore some interesting souvenirs; Bunumbu Archaeological Site which houses some fascinating artifacts; or Nongoba Hills Nature Reserve which offers plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities. Other cities worth visiting include Makeni where visitors can admire some beautiful churches such as St Peter’s Catholic Church or St Michael’s Anglican Church; Kenema where visitors can visit some interesting museums such as Kenema Museum or Tombo Beach Museum; or Koidu Town where visitors can explore some stunning waterfalls such as Tingi Falls or Gola Forest National Park Falls.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Freetown, Sierra Leone 802,750 8.48714 -13.2356
2 Bo, Sierra Leone 174,465 7.96472 -11.7383
3 Kenema, Sierra Leone 143,248 7.87687 -11.1903
4 Koidu, Sierra Leone 88,111 8.64387 -10.9714
5 Makeni, Sierra Leone 87,790 8.88605 -12.0442
6 Lunsar, Sierra Leone 22,572 8.68439 -12.535
7 Port Loko, Sierra Leone 21,419 8.76609 -12.787
8 Waterloo, Sierra Leone 19,861 8.3389 -13.0709
9 Kabala, Sierra Leone 18,059 9.58893 -11.5526
10 Segbwema, Sierra Leone 16,643 7.99471 -10.9502
11 Magburaka, Sierra Leone 15,026 8.72306 -11.9488
12 Kailahun, Sierra Leone 14,196 8.2789 -10.573
13 Binkolo, Sierra Leone 13,978 8.95225 -11.9803
14 Freetown, Sierra Leone 13,879 8.43194 -13.2897
15 Bumpe, Sierra Leone 13,691 7.89209 -11.9054
16 Rokupr, Sierra Leone 12,615 8.67121 -12.385
17 Gandorhun, Sierra Leone 12,399 7.55502 -11.6926
18 Kambia, Sierra Leone 11,631 9.12504 -12.9182
19 Yengema, Sierra Leone 11,332 8.71441 -11.1706
20 Gandorhun, Sierra Leone 10,789 7.49431 -11.8306
21 Bonthe, Sierra Leone 9,758 7.52639 -12.505
22 Pendembu, Sierra Leone 8,891 8.09807 -10.6943
23 Blama, Sierra Leone 8,257 7.87481 -11.3455
24 Kamakwie, Sierra Leone 8,209 9.49689 -12.2406
25 Panguma, Sierra Leone 8,076 8.18507 -11.1329
26 Pujehun, Sierra Leone 8,037 7.35806 -11.7208
27 Kukuna, Sierra Leone 7,787 9.39841 -12.6648
28 Barma, Sierra Leone 7,640 8.34959 -11.3306
29 Boajibu, Sierra Leone 7,495 8.18763 -11.3403
30 Bunumbu, Sierra Leone 7,466 8.17421 -10.8643
31 Sumbuya, Sierra Leone 7,185 7.64789 -11.9606
32 Baoma, Sierra Leone 7,155 7.99344 -11.7147
33 Moyamba, Sierra Leone 6,811 8.15898 -12.4317
34 Mambolo, Sierra Leone 6,735 8.9186 -13.0367
35 Tombodu, Sierra Leone 6,096 8.13526 -10.6196
36 Daru, Sierra Leone 6,069 7.98976 -10.8422
37 Foindu, Sierra Leone 5,979 7.40906 -11.5433
38 Masingbi, Sierra Leone 5,755 8.78197 -11.9517
39 Motema, Sierra Leone 5,585 8.61427 -11.0125
40 Bomi, Sierra Leone 5,574 7.24611 -11.5258
41 Tintafor, Sierra Leone 5,571 8.62667 -13.215
42 Buedu, Sierra Leone 5,523 8.2796 -10.3714
43 Mamboma, Sierra Leone 5,312 8.08742 -11.6884
44 Kassiri, Sierra Leone 5,272 8.93814 -13.1154
45 Hastings, Sierra Leone 5,232 8.37994 -13.1369
46 Hangha, Sierra Leone 5,118 7.93974 -11.1413

Sierra Leone: Freetown

According to Abbreviation Finder, Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone. It is located on the Freetown Peninsula and is also the largest city in the country with a population of more than 800,000. With a port and industry, Freetown is also the country’s economic center. In 1787, freed slaves settled in what was now called the “Free City”.

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