Sign In Register

Yonibana, Sierra Leone

Northern Province · Sierra Leone

Yonibana is a small town in Northern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 3,589. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

3,589 Population 1/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
112.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

Discover Yonibana, Sierra Leone

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Yonibana

Yonibana is a small rural town in Tonkolili District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. It is the centre of the Yoni Chiefdom The vast majority of its population are from the Temne ethnic group and small minority fula, the Temne language and krio language is widely spoken in the town. Yonibana lies approximately 28.2 miles to the district capital Magburaka and approximately 90 miles north-east of Freetown.

People

Population3,589
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain112.4 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population3,589
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates8.4435°, -12.2393°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceNorthern Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation112.4 inches (2,856 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yonibana

Yonibana is a small town in Sierra Leone (Northern Province) with a population of 3,589. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Climate in Yonibana

Yonibana 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 3081 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 92.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 223.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 382.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 496.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 641.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 552.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 412.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 205.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.0
Yonibana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area4,245.6 sq mi (10,996.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.4435°N, 12.2393°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.4"
196% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 20.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 25.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 19.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Yonibana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 112.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.2") and January the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Yonibana

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SLMB PRIMARY SCHOOL
SLMB PRE SCHOOL
UMC Primary School - Mamorka Junction
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Yonibana

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sierra Network Radio MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in Yonibana

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

House of Blues
Oasis Restaurant and Mini Mart

Clinics in Yonibana

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Makrugba PHU

Gas Stations in Yonibana

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oasis Gas Station

Airports Near Yonibana

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Gbangbatok AirportGBKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yonibana

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
christ church
christ king church
ckc

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Yonibana.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Yonibana

What is the population of Yonibana?

Yonibana has a population of 3,589 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,245.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yonibana?

Yonibana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 112.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Yonibana with another city: