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Boajibu, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Boajibu is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 7,384. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

7,384 Population 2/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
103.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Boajibu

Boajibu is a town in Kenema District, in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. It is the Chiefdom Headquarters of the Simbaru Chiefdom. The current Paramount Chief of Simbaru Chiefdom is P.C Madam Mamie G. Gamanga.
The present population of Boajibu is about 10,956 according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census of Sierra Leone.

People

Population7,384
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain103.2 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population7,384
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates8.1876°, -11.3403°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation103.2 inches (2,620 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boajibu

Boajibu is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 7,384. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Boajibu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.1876°N, 11.3403°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.2"
171% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 19.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 17, 2001.

Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
May 80°F (26°C) 9.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 14.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 19.7 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in

Boajibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 103.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Clinics in Boajibu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gendema maternal and child health post

Airports Near Boajibu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Yengema AirportWYEMedium Airport
Tongo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Freetown
Elevation
150 m (492 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 Boajibu

What is the population of Boajibu?

Boajibu has a population of 7,384 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,998.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boajibu?

Boajibu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.2 inches.

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