Smallest Cities in Sierra Leone

Top 48 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Sierra Leone

1 Hangha 01 5,007
2 Hastings 04 5,121
3 Kassiri 02 5,161
4 Mamboma 03 5,201
5 Buedu 01 5,412
6 Tintafor 02 5,460
7 Bomi 03 5,463
8 Motema 01 5,474
9 Masingbi 02 5,644
10 Foindu 03 5,868
11 Daru 01 5,958
12 Tombodu 01 5,985
13 Mambolo 02 6,624
14 Baoma 03 7,044
15 Sumbuya 03 7,074
16 Bunumbu 01 7,355
17 Boajibu 01 7,384
18 Barma 01 7,529
19 Kukuna 02 7,676
20 Pujehun 03 7,926
21 Panguma 01 7,965
22 Kamakwie 02 8,098
23 Blama 01 8,146
24 Mattru Jong 03 8,199
25 Pendembu 01 8,780
26 Bonthe 03 10,206
27 Moyamba 03 11,485
28 Kambia 02 11,520
29 Gandorhun 03 12,288
30 Rokupr 02 12,744
31 Yengema 01 13,358
32 Binkolo 02 13,867
33 Kailahun 01 14,085
34 Magburaka 02 14,915
35 Mile 91 02 15,491
36 Bumpe 03 16,123
37 Segbwema 01 16,532
38 Kabala 02 17,948
39 Goderich 04 19,209
40 Lunsar 02 22,461
41 Njala 03 40,000
42 Port Loko 05 44,900
43 Koidu 01 124,662
44 Makeni 02 125,970
45 Kenema 01 188,463
46 Waterloo 04 213,778
47 Bo 03 233,684
48 Freetown 04 1,055,964

The smallest cities in Sierra Leone (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hangha has a population of just 5,007. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,007 residents, Hangha is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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