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Makeni, Sierra Leone
Northern Province · Sierra Leone
Makeni is a mid-size city in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 87,679. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Makeni
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census. Makeni lies approximately 110 miles east of Freetown. Makeni is home to the University of Makeni, the largest private university in Sierra Leone.
People
Climate
| Population | 87,679 |
| Population Density | 13,185 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8861°, -12.0442° |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
| Country | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone |
| State / Province | Northern Province |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.8 inches (2,917 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Makeni
Makeni is a mid-size city in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 87,679. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.
Climate in Makeni
Makeni has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2959 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Sierra Leone avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8861°N, 12.0442°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 24.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in |
Makeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Makeni
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| abatin | University | — | — |
| African Accents Int.Institute | College | — | — |
| African Accents International institute | College | — | — |
| Agric Buildind | University | — | — |
| College of Clinical Science | College | — | — |
| College Of Human Resource Development | College | — | Visit → |
| College Of Management and Administration | College | — | — |
| Destiny colloge of Management Theology and Technology | College | — | — |
| Ernest Bai Koroma University | University | — | — |
| Ernest Bai Koroma University | College | — | — |
| Ernest Bai Koroma University | College | — | — |
| House of Hope skills Training Center | College | — | — |
| Serra Hall | University | — | — |
| unimakadmin | University | — | — |
| University of Makeni | College | — | — |
| University of Makeni | University | — | — |
| University of Makeni | University | — | — |
| University of Makeni, Sylvanus Koroma Campus. IT Building | College | — | — |
Schools in Makeni
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalisanda Community Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| Alharrkhan Islamic Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| faith Baptist secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Baptist Model sec. School. | — | — | — | — |
| Bai Memorial High School | — | — | — | — |
| Teko Road | — | — | — | — |
| OIC Road | — | — | — | — |
| OIC Road | — | — | — | — |
| Benevolent Islamic Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| Back of MCA | — | — | — | — |
| Syllavanus Municipal Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| UNIMAK, Public Health Building | — | — | — | — |
| Yelisanda Community Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| Int. college of Makeni secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Alhakan | — | — | — | — |
| Islamic Agric. Vocational institute | — | — | — | — |
| Umc | — | — | — | — |
| Robine-Makeni | — | — | — | — |
| Makeni | — | — | — | — |
| M C A | — | — | — | — |
| Ropolon 2 Makeni | — | — | — | — |
| Mankneh Kabala Highway Makeni | — | — | — | — |
| Community Junior Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Khosho Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Northen Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Muslim Brotherhood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| alagenra Int. Academy secondary | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph School(Primary & Secondary) | — | — | — | — |
| Benevolent Islamic Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Birch Memorial School | — | — | — | — |
| St .Francis Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady Of Fatima Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Institute of Business and information Technology | — | — | — | — |
| Fawe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alharrakan | — | — | — | — |
| Alhaji Islamic secondary | — | — | — | — |
| United Methodists secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Young Muslim Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Birch memorial secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Makeni Comprehensive Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Finoh Int. Academy secondary | — | — | — | — |
| National Pentecostal Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| oxford Int. Academy Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Brotherhood Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| St. Francis secondary | — | — | — | — |
| modern schl. of sci. secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Slyvanus Minicipal secondary | — | — | — | — |
| St. Peter Evangelical Junior Sec. Sch. | — | — | — | — |
| Baptist Model Sec. School | — | — | — | — |
| Ramatulai Memorial Sec. School. | — | — | — | — |
| Fawe for girls Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Makeni
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Makeni
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Makeni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makama Community Market | |||||
| Panlap Market | |||||
| Sesay Street Market | |||||
| Sylvernus Market | |||||
| Turn Table Magburaka/Agric Road |
Hotels in Makeni
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Makeni
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Makeni
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Makeni
22 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Makeni
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Makeni
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Makeni
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Makeni
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Makeni
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Post Offices in Makeni
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| P.O Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Makeni
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ahamadiyya Musim Jamatt | |
| Fullah Mosque 2 | |
| Jamatu Takwa Rahman Mosque | |
| Jammatu Massid Firrdause Mosque | |
| Magbenteh Baha’i Centre | |
| Makeni Central Mosque | |
| Makeni Islamic center | |
| New Apostolic church | |
| New Appostolic Church | |
| NUR MUHAMMAD /YONI MOSQUE | |
| NUR MUHAMMAD/yoni mosque | |
| Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral | |
| Our Lady Of Fatima Cathredal | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| St. Francis Xavier Cath. Church | |
| Umu Salam Islamc Centre | |
| unimak church | |
| United Methodist Church | |
| Wesleyn Church of Sierra Leone | |
| Yiks Road Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Makeni
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Makeni
1 places within 15 km
- • Wusum
🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone
Frequently Asked Questions About Makeni
What is the population of Makeni?
Makeni has a population of 87,679 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 13,185 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Makeni?
Makeni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 114.8 inches.