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Kailahun, Sierra Leone
Eastern Province · Sierra Leone
Kailahun is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 14,085. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Kailahun
Kailahun is the capital of Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Kailahun is a major business and commercial center of Kailahun District. The population was 13,108 in the 2004 census, a 2006 estimate of 18,411 and a current estimate of about 30,411. Kailahun lies in the far east of Sierra Leone, approximately 200 miles east of Freetown, about 51 miles north east of Kenema, and near the border of Liberia.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,085 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.2789°, -10.5730° |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
| Country | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone |
| State / Province | Eastern Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.2 inches (2,673 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kailahun
Kailahun is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 14,085. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 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 105.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.
Climate in Kailahun
Kailahun has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (27°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2903 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Sierra Leone avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2789°N, 10.5730°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 16.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Kailahun has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.4") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Kailahun
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luawa International Academy | — | — | — | — |
| National Islamic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Women in Criss Movement | — | — | — | — |
| National Junior Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| community primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Catholic Primary School (2) | — | — | — | — |
| Higher Institute Islamic secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Maahaad Alie Islamic primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Jaluahun Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| Pre-Primary Day Care Center | — | — | — | — |
| New havest ministry | — | — | — | — |
| SLMB Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| SLMB Mission | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulam Bible Church primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmadiyya 2 Primary School Kailahun Town | — | — | — | — |
| SLMB Mission | — | — | — | — |
| SLMB Mission | — | — | — | — |
| Free Pentecostal Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sierra Leone Muslim Brotherhood | — | — | — | — |
| Kadie James house | — | — | — | — |
| Maahaad Alie Islamic Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| (CAR) Centre Vocational School Kailahun | — | — | — | — |
| K L D E C Primary School kailahun Town | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday School block | — | — | — | — |
| Lutheran Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Tahir Amadiyya Muslim Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist pre-primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist Secondary School Kailahun Town | — | — | — | — |
| Methodist Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Amadiyya Muslim Primary school 's Building | — | — | — | — |
| Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eccd | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kailahun
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Kailahun
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Board Kailahun Town | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kailahun
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buedu Big Market | |||||
| Buedu Big Market | |||||
| Elizabeth Momoh's Market | |||||
| Foday Toronka Tailor Shop | |||||
| Jusu Sama | |||||
| Kailahun town Market | |||||
| Kondorma Market Park | |||||
| Maliki Bangular's Shop | |||||
| Manosewallu Market | |||||
| Manosewallu Market | |||||
| Manowa Center Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market center | |||||
| Mbelebu big Market | |||||
| Mbelebu big Market | |||||
| Mohamed Kargbo's Market | |||||
| Nancy Jojoe | |||||
| Open Table Market | |||||
| Sia Bindi | |||||
| Sia Bundor's Seafood |
Hotels in Kailahun
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kailahun
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kailahun
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kailahun
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kailahun
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kailahun
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kailahun
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kailahun
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kenema Airport | KEN | Medium Airport |
| Yengema Airport | WYE | Medium Airport |
| Foya Airport | FOY | Small Airport |
| Tongo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kailahun
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kailahun Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kailahun
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdulan Bible Church | |
| Ahmadiyya Mosque | |
| Assembly of God Church Building | |
| Bethel World Out Reach Ministries International | |
| Catholic Hall | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Flaming Bible Church | |
| God is our light Church | |
| Jesus the Lamb of God's Church | |
| Kailahun Central Mosque | |
| Kailahun town Market Mosque | |
| Kissi kenema mosque | |
| Living Stone | |
| Masagba Mosque | |
| Massanta 3 Fulla mosque | |
| Massanta 3 Mosque | |
| Methodist Church | |
| New Apostle Church Building | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| New Apostolic Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Kailahun?
Kailahun has a population of 14,085 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,150.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kailahun?
Kailahun 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 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.2 inches.