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Barma, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Barma is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 7,529. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,529 Population 3/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
103.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population7,529
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain103.7 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population7,529
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates8.3496°, -11.3306°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation103.7 inches (2,633 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barma

Barma is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 7,529. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Barma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.3496°N, 11.3306°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.7"
173% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 11.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 14.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 18.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 17.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 6.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in

Barma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 103.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Barma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jaiama Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jaiama Public Market

Clinics in Barma

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baama community health centre

Airports Near Barma

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Yengema AirportWYEMedium Airport
Tongo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Freetown
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)

🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone

Capital Freetown
Population 7,650,154
Area 71,740 km²
GDP (USD) $6,415,852,767
GDP per capita $758
HDI 0.477
Life expectancy 61.8 years
Internet users 20.6%
Urban population 44.8%
Currency SLE (Leone)
Languages English
Calling code +232
TLD .sl
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barma

What is the population of Barma?

Barma has a population of 7,529 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,998.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barma?

Barma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.7 inches.

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