Oldest Cities in Sierra Leone

Top 48 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Sierra Leone

1 Segbwema 01 19.4

2 Pendembu 01 19.4

3 Bonthe 03 19.4

4 Kambia 02 19.4

5 Gandorhun 03 19.4

6 Rokupr 02 19.4

7 Yengema 01 19.4

8 Binkolo 02 19.4

9 Kailahun 01 19.4

10 Magburaka 02 19.4

11 Mile 91 02 19.4

12 Bumpe 03 19.4

13 Mattru Jong 03 19.4

14 Kabala 02 19.4

15 Goderich 04 19.4

16 Port Loko 05 19.4

17 Lunsar 02 19.4

18 Njala 03 19.4

19 Waterloo 04 19.4

20 Makeni 02 19.4

21 Koidu 01 19.4

22 Kenema 01 19.4

23 Bo 03 19.4

24 Freetown 04 19.4

25 Mambolo 02 19.4

26 Hastings 04 19.4

27 Kassiri 02 19.4

28 Mamboma 03 19.4

29 Buedu 01 19.4

30 Tintafor 02 19.4

31 Bomi 03 19.4

32 Motema 01 19.4

33 Masingbi 02 19.4

34 Foindu 03 19.4

35 Daru 01 19.4

36 Tombodu 01 19.4

37 Hangha 01 19.4

38 Moyamba 03 19.4

39 Baoma 03 19.4

40 Sumbuya 03 19.4

41 Bunumbu 01 19.4

42 Boajibu 01 19.4

43 Barma 01 19.4

44 Kukuna 02 19.4

45 Pujehun 03 19.4

46 Panguma 01 19.4

47 Kamakwie 02 19.4

48 Blama 01 19.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Sierra Leone often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Segbwema has a median age of 19.4 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Segbwema's residents are over 19.4 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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