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Bunumbu, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Bunumbu is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 7,355. Elevation: 617 ft (188 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

7,355 Population 3/sq mi density
617 ft Elevation 188 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
104.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population7,355
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain104.7 in/yr
Sunny Days166/yr
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Population7,355
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Coordinates8.1742°, -10.8643°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation104.7 inches (2,660 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bunumbu

Bunumbu is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 7,355. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet (188 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 104.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Bunumbu

Bunumbu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2338 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 162.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 232.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 301.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 331.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 354.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 345.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 317.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 148.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
Bunumbu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.1742°N, 10.8643°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.7"
176% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

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 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 13.4 in
August 76°F (25°C) 17.7 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 17.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in

Bunumbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Bunumbu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School
Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Bunumbu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Manowa Center Market
Market

Airports Near Bunumbu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Yengema AirportWYEMedium Airport
Foya AirportFOYSmall Airport
Tongo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Freetown
Elevation
188 m (617 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 Bunumbu

What is the population of Bunumbu?

Bunumbu has a population of 7,355 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,150.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bunumbu?

Bunumbu 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.7 inches.

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