# Kpeje West, Kailahun District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-west/ Chiefdom · Kailahun District # Kpeje West Kpeje West is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kailahun District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **30,710 people** in 2020 on 156 km² (about 196 per km²). It is divided into 4 sections. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 30,710people (2020) - 156km² - 4sections ## How many people live in Kpeje West? Kpeje West had an estimated **30,710 people** in 2020 — 5.2% of Kailahun District, 94th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kailahun District figure of 980). Spread over 156 km², that is about **196 people per km²**, 25th 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 ****4,065** 5–9 ****4,802** 10–14 ****3,670** 15–19 ****3,783** 20–24 ****2,868** 25–29 ****2,630** 30–34 ****1,879** 35–39 ****1,823** 40–44 ****1,297** 45–49 ****1,050** 50–54 ****809** 55–59 ****479** 60–64 ****487** 65–69 ****319** 70–74 ****283** 75–79 ****172** 80+ ****292** 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 Kpeje West? Kpeje West 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 5 other chiefdoms: [Kpeje Bongre](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-bongre/), [Malegohun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/malegohun/), [Njaluahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/njaluahun/), [Penguia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/) and [Yawei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/yawei/). By area it is the 140th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 4.0% of [Kailahun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/). The centre of Kpeje West is about 266 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.1921° N, 10.8381° 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: Kpeje West - 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) · Monrovia212 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia224 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 18:27). 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 Kpeje West Section Area km² Localities Services [Bunumbu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-west/bunumbu/) 56 31 0 [Golama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-west/golama/) 54 16 0 [Kpaewa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-west/kpaewa/) 18 5 0 [Kpindima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-west/kpindima/) 28 9 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 Kpeje West Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Kpeje West. The largest with a recorded population: Bunumbu (7,355). Settlements here lie between about 182 m and 327 m above sea level (median 209 m). - Baoma - Batiyema - Bauya - Benduma - Bulei - Bunumbu - Fagoia - Gibina - Gichun - Giehun - Giema - Golala - Jerihun - Jokibu - Jopowahun - Kakua - Kalia - Kaniva - Kigbai - Kojohun - Konabe - Kondibu - Konia - Kpatama - Kunjoworo - Lago - Lahun - Lambo - Lowoma - Luawawulo - Madina - Malema - Mandu - Manowa Junction - Masau - Mopama - Mosundo - Moyamba - Nagbema - Nagbena - Ndablama - Nekumaw - Niahun - Njama - Peje-Baoma - Pejewa - Samandu - Semabu - Sembehun - Sirjila - Solema - Togboie - Tomalu - Tombogbaoma - Tombonswa - Vaama - Walihun 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 Kpeje West Named natural and historic features inside Kpeje West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Keya - Loya - Pamajima - Peya - Poya - Soya ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains; 4 hills. - Lomba · 330 m - Lengaw · 325 m - Lei · 321 m - Tembe · 312 m - Duvoye · 285 m - Joki · 283 m - Ngendaiye · 283 m - Koivama · 279 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 Kpeje West and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kailahun District, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). 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 25 2 Feb 26 13 Mar 27 30 Apr 27 70 May 27 127 Jun 25 283 Jul 24 391 Aug 24 476 Sep 24 368 Oct 25 179 Nov 25 55 Dec 25 8 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Kpeje West?In Kailahun District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Kpeje West?30,710 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kpeje West?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kpeje West?About 196 people per km² - What borders Kpeje West?Kpeje Bongre, Malegohun, Njaluahun, Penguia and Yawei - What time zone is Kpeje West in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Kpeje West?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Kpeje West?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kpeje West?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kpeje West?Settlements lie between 182 m and 327 m - What is the highest point in Kpeje West?Lomba (330 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kpeje West?November to April - What is the P-code of Kpeje West?SL010107 (OCHA common operational dataset)