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Tongole, Sierra Leone

Southern Province · Sierra Leone

Tongole is a small town in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,492. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,492 Population 2/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
129.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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People

Population3,492
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain129.6 in/yr
Sunny Days171/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,492
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates7.4509°, -11.9007°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation129.6 inches (3,291 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tongole

Tongole is a small town in Sierra Leone (Southern Province) with a population of 3,492. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Tongole has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 129.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,894.5 sq mi (4,906.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.4509°N, 11.9007°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.6"
241% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Nov 25, 1995.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
March 83°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 17.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 25.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 23.7 in Coldest
September 79°F (26°C) 22.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in

Tongole has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 129.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Tongole

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium Airport
Gbangbatok AirportGBKSmall 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 Tongole

What is the population of Tongole?

Tongole has a population of 3,492 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,894.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tongole?

Tongole 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 78°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.6 inches.

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