# Kissi Tongi, Kailahun District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kailahun District 

# Kissi Tongi

Kissi Tongi is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kailahun District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **56,807 people** in 2020 on 260 km² (about 219 per km²). It is divided into 4 sections. 128 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 56,807people (2020)
- 260km²
- 4sections
- 22mapped services

## How many people live in Kissi Tongi?

Kissi Tongi had an estimated **56,807 people** in 2020 — 9.7% of Kailahun District, 38th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,027 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kailahun District figure of 980). Spread over 260 km², that is about **219 people per km²**, 22nd of 161 chiefdoms.

40.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Kailahun District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,518**

5–9 ****8,883**

10–14 ****6,790**

15–19 ****6,997**

20–24 ****5,305**

25–29 ****4,865**

30–34 ****3,474**

35–39 ****3,372**

40–44 ****2,398**

45–49 ****1,943**

50–54 ****1,498**

55–59 ****886**

60–64 ****902**

65–69 ****591**

70–74 ****525**

75–79 ****319**

80+ ****540**

Source: [Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL) _ Population and Housing Census / UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-sle).

## Where is Kissi Tongi?

Kissi Tongi lies in [Kailahun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 2 other chiefdoms: [Kissi Teng](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kissi-teng/) and [Luawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/luawa/). By area it is the 107th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.6% of [Kailahun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/). The centre of Kissi Tongi is about 319 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.3074° N, 10.3379° W.

Source: [Government of Sierra Leone via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sle).

## Know before you go: Kissi Tongi

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Freetown
- CurrencyLeone (SLE)
- Country calling code+232
- LanguagesEnglish, Mende, Timne
- Plug typesType G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight

### Nearest airports

- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia229 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia231 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:25).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Sections of Kissi Tongi

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Bende Bengu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kissi-tongi/bende-bengu/) 8.8 6 0 

[Konio](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kissi-tongi/konio/) 65 41 22 

[Pokorli](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kissi-tongi/pokorli/) 46 37 0 

[Tongi Tingi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kissi-tongi/tongi-tingi/) 140 47 0 

Source: [Government of Sierra Leone via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sle); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Kissi Tongi

Open gazetteers list **128 villages, towns and localities** in Kissi Tongi. The largest with a recorded population: Buedu (5,412). Settlements here lie between about 318 m and 541 m above sea level (median 425 m).

- Baama
- Badasuma 2
- Bahama
- Baiama
- Baidu
- Baiima
- Baladu
- Bambisu
- Bandajuma
- Bandama
- Bandasuma
- Bandeining
- Bandiworo
- Baradu
- Bayama Komende
- Bedu
- Bekedu
- Bendu
- Benkissi
- Boidu
- Boldni
- Bombodu
- Bomboru
- Bongbodu
- Boyama
- Buedu
- Dakaw
- Dambalu
- Dambara
- Dawa
- Famensu
- Fandu
- Fangamadu
- Fenesu
- Fuadu
- Fulawahun
- Garama
- Gbama
- Gbarama
- Gbongboru
- Gelehun
- Giema
- Golahun
- Gondilahun
- Gorahun
- Grima
- Gumalo
- Hundoni
- Jambohun
- Jombohun
- Kabala
- Kabalu
- Kamadu
- Kamapodu
- Kamela
- Kanilo
- Kekehun
- Kigbema
- Killima
- Kodu
- Koikor
- Koindu
- Kolu
- Komadu
- Kondewadu
- Kondoma
- Kongboma
- Konia
- Koniandu
- Kpakadu
- Kpangadu
- Kpelu
- Kpokpoma
- Krigbema
- Kualeini
- Kudopompo
- Kudu
- Kundaw bengu
- Kundehun
- Kundowahun
- Kunduko
- Kwekaw
- Lepallu
- Leparalu
- Magbadu
- Makor
- Mamboma
- Manduvulahun
- Mano
- Mendekelema
- Misadu
- Nafudu
- Ngokodu
- Njalurda
- Paluahun
- Patama
- Petema
- Poluma
- Poruma
- Saama
- Sadupampo
- Sakao
- Samoru
- Sandia
- Sandokoro
- Sanga
- Senga
- Sulunga
- Sumbadu
- Suunga
- Suwadu
- Tambateko
- Tanagabu
- Tedu
- Teidu
- Temassadu
- Tindaning
- Tokpombu
- Tongoma
- Vaahun
- Varama
- Wabengu
- Weh
- Wei
- Wondo
- Yamehun
- Yebadu
- Yengema

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kissi Tongi

Named natural and historic features inside Kissi Tongi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Boya
- Koya
- Mani
- Maweya
- Ngokoa
- Ngokoya
- Nikaboya
- Pe Balo
- Pe Lali
- Tofoiya
- Waya

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains.

- Lefenkisi · 628 m
- Bossa Hill · 568 m
- Bende · 557 m
- Betenjama · 493 m
- Kwiva · 490 m
- Seengga · 487 m
- Songa · 460 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kissi Tongi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kailahun District, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C), after allowing for this place being about 179 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 2,002 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (476 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 2 

Feb 25 13 

Mar 26 30 

Apr 26 70 

May 25 127 

Jun 24 283 

Jul 23 391 

Aug 23 476 

Sep 23 368 

Oct 24 179 

Nov 24 55 

Dec 24 8 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kissi Tongi

Places mapped inside Kissi Tongi in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools9
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kissi Tongi?In Kailahun District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Kissi Tongi?56,807 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kissi Tongi?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kissi Tongi?About 219 people per km²
- What borders Kissi Tongi?Kissi Teng and Luawa
- What time zone is Kissi Tongi in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kissi Tongi?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Kissi Tongi?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kissi Tongi?128 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kissi Tongi?Settlements lie between 318 m and 541 m
- What is the highest point in Kissi Tongi?Lefenkisi (628 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kissi Tongi?November to April
- How many petrol pumps are in Kissi Tongi?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kissi Tongi?SL010105 (OCHA common operational dataset)