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Tombodu, Sierra Leone
Eastern Province · Sierra Leone
Tombodu is a small city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 5,985. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Tombodu
Tombodu is a relatively small provincial town - the third largest town in Kono District in the Eastern Province, Sierra Leone. The town had a population of less than 3000 in the 2004 census. Tombodu was RUF stronghold during the Sierra Leone civil war. The majority of the residents in the town are from the Kono ethnic group. The town is the birthplace of Johnny Paul Koroma, the former leader of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) military junta of Sierra Leone.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,985 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.1353°, -10.6196° |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
| Country | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone |
| State / Province | Eastern Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.8 inches (2,662 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tombodu
Tombodu is a small city in Sierra Leone (Eastern Province) with a population of 5,985. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.
Climate in Tombodu
Tombodu 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 2338 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Sierra Leone avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 2,150.7 sq mi (5,570.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1353°N, 10.6196°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 16.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Tombodu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Tombodu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Tombodu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Board Kailahun Town | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tombodu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Momoh's Market | |||||
| Foday Toronka Tailor Shop | |||||
| Jusu Sama | |||||
| Kailahun town Market | |||||
| 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 |
Clinics in Tombodu
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tombodu
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 |
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What is the population of Tombodu?
Tombodu has a population of 5,985 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,150.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tombodu?
Tombodu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.8 inches.