# Penguia, Kailahun District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kailahun District 

# Penguia

Penguia is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kailahun District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **29,292 people** in 2020 on 215 km² (about 137 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 56 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 29,292people (2020)
- 215km²
- 5sections
- 9mapped services

## How many people live in Penguia?

Penguia had an estimated **29,292 people** in 2020 — 5.0% of Kailahun District, 97th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kailahun District figure of 980). Spread over 215 km², that is about **137 people per km²**, 43rd 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 ****3,877**

5–9 ****4,580**

10–14 ****3,501**

15–19 ****3,608**

20–24 ****2,735**

25–29 ****2,509**

30–34 ****1,792**

35–39 ****1,739**

40–44 ****1,236**

45–49 ****1,002**

50–54 ****773**

55–59 ****457**

60–64 ****465**

65–69 ****304**

70–74 ****271**

75–79 ****164**

80+ ****279**

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 Penguia?

Penguia 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 6 other chiefdoms: [Gbane](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/), [Kpeje Bongre](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-bongre/), [Kpeje West](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/kpeje-west/), [Luawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/luawa/), [Soa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/) and [Yawei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/yawei/). By area it is the 121st largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.4% of [Kailahun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/). The centre of Penguia is about 276 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.3585° N, 10.7287° 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: Penguia

- 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) · Monrovia230 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia240 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 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 Penguia

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Bulima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/bulima/) 54 21 0 

[Jagor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/jagor/) 13 5 1 

[Kumatandu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/kumatandu/) 33 6 0 

[Lombama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/lombama/) 40 11 0 

[Nimima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/nimima/) 75 14 8 

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 Penguia

Open gazetteers list **56 villages, towns and localities** in Penguia. Settlements here lie between about 198 m and 541 m above sea level (median 293 m).

- Bajibu
- Bamba
- Bambawo
- Baoma
- Bendu
- Bokolu
- Bongo
- Bundema
- Dukono
- Folodu
- Gbongboma
- Gboyama
- Giehun
- Giema
- Giwuro
- Gondama
- Gondima
- Grima
- Jama
- Joporwahun
- Kakelu
- Kambobu
- Kangama
- Kanjalu
- Kemoru
- Kombordu
- Kongonani
- Konkonani
- Kumantandu
- Lalehun
- Madina
- Melama
- Moimardu
- Musala
- Musalu
- Ngeworjahun
- Ngielo
- Ngogahun
- Njala
- Njama
- Nyamandu
- Nyandehun
- Palima
- Saima
- Salema
- Salu
- Sandaru
- Sarlu
- Sekualu
- Selu
- Semabu
- Sembehun
- Sengema
- Tofawun
- Woroma
- Woromo

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 Penguia

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Gondi
- Kpanaye
- Mongayi
- Senge
- Yikime

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 Penguia 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Penguia

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

- Hospitals2
- Schools2
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants4

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 Penguia?In Kailahun District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Penguia?29,292 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Penguia?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Penguia?About 137 people per km²
- What borders Penguia?Gbane, Kpeje Bongre, Kpeje West, Luawa, Soa and Yawei
- What time zone is Penguia in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Penguia?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Penguia?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Penguia?56 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Penguia?Settlements lie between 198 m and 541 m
- What is the best time to visit Penguia?November to April
- How many hospitals are in Penguia?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Penguia?SL010112 (OCHA common operational dataset)