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Zimmi, Sierra Leone

Southern Province · Sierra Leone

Zimmi is a small town in Southern Province, Sierra Leone with a population of 4,796. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,796 Population 3/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
125.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Freetown Timezone

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About Zimmi

Zimmi is a small town in Pujehun District of southern Sierra Leone. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 5,369. The town is a trade centre in particular relating to agriculture, mining and commercial business activities, and provides a link for trade with Liberia. Zimmi Community Bank, founded in 2005, is located in the town and serves both the local area and the surrounding Chiefdoms of Barri, Sorogbema and Tunkia.

People

Population4,796
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain125.6 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population4,796
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates7.3136°, -11.3082°
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
Country🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
State / ProvinceSouthern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation125.6 inches (3,189 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zimmi

Zimmi is a small town in Sierra Leone (Southern Province) with a population of 4,796. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.

Zimmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Sierra Leone avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area1,894.5 sq mi (4,906.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates7.3136°N, 11.3082°W
TimezoneAfrica/Freetown

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.6"
230% above Sierra Leone avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 73 km
Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 18.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 21.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 19.3 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 21.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in

Zimmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 125.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Zimmi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hidaya Foundation Charity Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Zimmi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gofor Community Market

Restaurants in Zimmi

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tee Spot & Restaurant
Umu

Clinics in Zimmi

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aminata Yanbasu
CHP
Gbahama
Gofor Community Health Post

Gas Stations in Zimmi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SL #302727359

Airports Near Zimmi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bo AirportKBSMedium Airport
Kenema AirportKENMedium 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 Zimmi

What is the population of Zimmi?

Zimmi has a population of 4,796 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,894.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zimmi?

Zimmi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.6 inches.

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