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Blama, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Blama is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 8,146. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,146 Population 26/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
101.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Blama

Blama is a town and the seat of Small Bo Chiefdom, Kenema District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Blama is located on the highway from Bo to Kenema, the largest city in Kenema District and the Eastern Province overall. Blama lies approximately twelve miles to Kenema, and about 170 miles south-east of Freetown.

People

Population8,146
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain101.3 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Population8,146
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates7.8748°, -11.3455°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation101.3 inches (2,572 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Blama

Blama is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 8,146. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Blama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area315.5 sq mi (817.0 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates7.8748°N, 11.3455°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.3"
166% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 130 km
Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 19.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 17.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in

Blama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Blama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City Library0.0
Regional Library0.0

Airports Near Blama

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
122 m (400 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 Blama

What is the population of Blama?

Blama has a population of 8,146 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 315.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blama?

Blama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.3 inches.

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