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Jojoima, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Jojoima is a small town in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,136. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,136 Population 2/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
105.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population3,136
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain105.6 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population3,136
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates7.8782°, -10.7898°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation105.6 inches (2,682 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jojoima

Jojoima is a small town in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 3,136. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 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 105.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Jojoima

Jojoima 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
Jojoima 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 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.8782°N, 10.7898°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.6"
178% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

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 M4.5 124 km
Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in
August 76°F (25°C) 17.3 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 17.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in

Jojoima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Jojoima

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Provincial Islamic Primary School - - - -
Provincial Islamic Junior Secondary School - - - -
Law Memorial Methodist - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Jojoima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Clinics in Jojoima

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jojoima Community Health Center
Jojoima Community Health Center
Maternal And Child Health Post
Njama Maternal Child Health Post

Airports Near Jojoima

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Yengema AirportWYEMedium Airport
Foya AirportFOYSmall Airport
Tongo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jojoima

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Prayer ground

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 Jojoima

What is the population of Jojoima?

Jojoima has a population of 3,136 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,150.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jojoima?

Jojoima 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 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.6 inches.

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