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Motema, Sierra Leone

Eastern Province · Sierra Leone

Motema is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 5,474. Elevation: 1,329 ft (405 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

5,474 Population 17/sq mi density
1,329 ft Elevation 405 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
101.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Motema

Motema is the second most populous town in Kono District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The town is located immediately outside Koidu Town, the largest city in Kono District. Motema has a population of 30,452 and lies about 270 miles east of Freetown.

People

Population5,474
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain101.1 in/yr
Sunny Days171/yr
Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Population5,474
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Coordinates8.6143°, -11.0125°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation101.1 inches (2,569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Motema

Motema is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 5,474. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet (405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Motema

Motema 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 2495 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 100.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 235.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 293.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 329.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 388.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 438.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 305.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 172.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.0
Motema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Area314.9 sq mi (815.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates8.6143°N, 11.0125°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.1"
166% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 17, 2001.

Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 13.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 16.5 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 17.7 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in

Motema has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Libraries in Motema

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jaiama Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Motema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jaiama Public Market

Hotels in Motema

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Lodge Hotel Kono

Airports Near Motema

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Yengema AirportWYEMedium Airport
Tongo AirportSmall 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 Motema

What is the population of Motema?

Motema has a population of 5,474 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 314.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motema?

Motema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.1 inches.

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