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Kambia, Sierra Leone

Northern Province · Sierra Leone

Kambia is a small city in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 11,520. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

11,520 Population 37/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
118.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Kambia

Kambia also commonly known as Kambia Town is the capital and largest town of Kambia District in the North West Province of Sierra Leone. Kambia is a major trading town; and lies approximately 120 miles north-east of Freetown. The town had a population of 11,842 in the 2004 census, with a 2010 estimate being 12,471 and a current estimate of 40,000 Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine. Kambia is a major trading route along the main highway linking Sierra Leone's capital Freetown to Conakry, the capital of Guinea.

People

Population11,520
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain118.8 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population11,520
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates9.1250°, -12.9182°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation118.8 inches (3,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kambia

Kambia is a small city in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 11,520. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Kambia

Kambia has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.5°C), the coldest is Aug (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 18° / 34.3° 0.1
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 21.7° / 36.6° 0.4
Mar 29.3°C / 85°F 23.4° / 37.8° 3.9
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 24.7° / 38° 22.7
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.7° / 35.6° 273.5
Jun 27°C / 81°F 24.1° / 31.7° 329.6
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 23.3° / 29.6° 1,227.7
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 22.9° / 29.1° 906.7
Sep 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 30.3° 481.5
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.8° 341.3
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 20.8° / 31.2° 80.4
Dec 26.1°C / 79°F 18.2° / 32.2° 2.8
Kambia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area314.4 sq mi (814.4 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates9.1250°N, 12.9182°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.8"
213% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 29.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on May 4, 2021.

Feb 3, 2021 41 km NNW of Kindia, Guinea M5.0 144 km
May 4, 2021 40 km ENE of Tondon, Guinea M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
April 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 24.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 29.9 in Coldest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 20.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in

Kambia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (29.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kambia

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
KDC rogbara
KDEC primary school
KDEC Primary School
KDEC primary school
hammadya primary school
Nariama charm primary school
Bongo building
Services Primary School
K D C Primary School
WCSL Primary School
hammadya
Kambia Islamic secondary school
KDC Rogbara
KDC Church of the Lord
Kolenten Secondary School Kambia
Kindlya Preparatory School
WCSL School
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Radio Stations near Kambia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Kambia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chick point market
Chick Point Market
Kambia Market

Hotels in Kambia

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Moriyah

Restaurants in Kambia

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAWEC NGO, Restaurant, Guest House

Cafes in Kambia

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nike Don Charging Center
Parliament

Cinemas in Kambia

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahs Cinema
Play's
Swarrays Cinema

Clinics in Kambia

13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic
Dibia CHP
Dibia MCHP
Gbalamuya Communit Health Centre (CHC)
Kambia MCHP
Madina Health Center
Mafari Community Health Centre (CHC)
Magbengeh
Red Cross CHP
Senthai MCHP
SL #330280827
Tawuya MCHP
Worreh MCHP

Bus Stations in Kambia

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SL #318225796

Gas Stations in Kambia

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aliear filling station
NP
NP Fuel station
Peterol Station
SL #11195710327
SL #3246231761
SL #454331001
SL #8457314547
SL #8457314548
SL #8457314549
SL #8457319047
SL #8457353425
Total Fuel Station

Airports Near Kambia

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ahmed Sékou Touré International AirportCKYLarge Airport
Lungi International AirportFNALarge Airport
Hastings AirportHGSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kambia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kambia Post Office

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 Kambia

What is the population of Kambia?

Kambia has a population of 11,520 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 314.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kambia?

Kambia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 118.8 inches.

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