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Bumbuna, Sierra Leone
Northern Province · Sierra Leone
Bumbuna is a small town in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,222. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bumbuna
Bumbuna is a town in the central of Tonkolili District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The town lies about 30 miles from the district capital of Magburaka and approximately 124 miles northeast of Freetown.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,222 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0447°, -11.7458° |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
| Country | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.2 inches (2,773 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bumbuna
Bumbuna is a small town in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 3,222. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Sierra Leone avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 1,675.2 sq mi (4,338.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0447°N, 11.7458°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 17.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 22.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 18.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
Bumbuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 109.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Bumbuna
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Henry's Roman Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Matthew's Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint George's Roman Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Gas Stations in Bumbuna
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bumbuna
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yengema Airport | WYE | Medium Airport |
| Kabala Airport | KBA | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bumbuna
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ the King |
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What is the population of Bumbuna?
Bumbuna has a population of 3,222 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,675.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bumbuna?
Bumbuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.2 inches.