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Panguma, Sierra Leone
Eastern Province · Sierra Leone
Panguma is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 7,965. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Panguma
Panguma is a village in eastern Sierra Leone, with a population of 7965. The village had previously been the capital of Mende chief Nyagua during the 19th century.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,965 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.1851°, -11.1329° |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
| Country | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone |
| State / Province | Eastern Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.3 inches (2,675 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Panguma
Panguma is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 7,965. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Sierra Leone avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 2,998.0 sq mi (7,764.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1851°N, 11.1329°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 18.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 17.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Panguma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.5") and January the driest (0.4").
Airports Near Panguma
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Airport | KBS | Medium Airport |
| Kenema Airport | KEN | Medium Airport |
| Yengema Airport | WYE | Medium Airport |
| Tongo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Panguma?
Panguma has a population of 7,965 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,998.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Panguma?
Panguma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.3 inches.