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Foindu, Sierra Leone

Southern Province · Sierra Leone

Foindu is a small city in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 5,868. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,868 Population 3/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
123.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Foindu

Foindu is a village in Kono District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Virtually every home in the village was looted and burned during the Sierra Leone civil war.

People

Population5,868
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain123.1 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population5,868
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates7.4091°, -11.5433°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation123.1 inches (3,126 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Foindu

Foindu is a small city in Sierra Leone (Southern Province) with a population of 5,868. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Foindu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1,894.5 sq mi (4,906.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates7.4091°N, 11.5433°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.1"
224% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 16.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 22.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 21.5 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 21.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in

Foindu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 123.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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Farmers Markets in Foindu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gofor Community Market

Airports Near Foindu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Freetown

🇸🇱 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 Foindu

What is the population of Foindu?

Foindu has a population of 5,868 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,894.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Foindu?

Foindu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.1 inches.

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