# Dama, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/ Chiefdom · Kenema District # Dama Dama is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **34,286 people** in 2020 on 402 km² (about 85 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 83 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 34,286people (2020) - 402km² - 7sections ## How many people live in Dama? Dama had an estimated **34,286 people** in 2020 — 5.0% of Kenema District, 84th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 918 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 402 km², that is about **85 people per km²**, 79th 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 Kenema District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,538** 5–9 ****5,362** 10–14 ****4,099** 15–19 ****4,223** 20–24 ****3,202** 25–29 ****2,936** 30–34 ****2,097** 35–39 ****2,035** 40–44 ****1,447** 45–49 ****1,173** 50–54 ****904** 55–59 ****535** 60–64 ****544** 65–69 ****357** 70–74 ****317** 75–79 ****192** 80+ ****326** 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 Dama? Dama lies in [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 6 other chiefdoms: [Gaura](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/), [Jawie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/jawie/), [Koya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/), [Njaluahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/njaluahun/), [Nongowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/nongowa/) and [Tunkia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/). By area it is the 68th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.3% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Dama is about 244 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 14 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 7.7570° N, 11.1463° 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: Dama - 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) · Monrovia169 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia190 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:29). 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 Dama Section Area km² Localities Services [Dakowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/dakowa/) 78 18 0 [Danyadejo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/danyadejo/) 61 15 0 [Dassama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/dassama/) 50 16 0 [Fowai](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/fowai/) 61 17 0 [Klajie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/klajie/) 41 9 0 [Lower Dabor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/lower-dabor/) 75 9 0 [Upper Dabor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/upper-dabor/) 36 8 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 Dama Open gazetteers list **83 villages, towns and localities** in Dama. Settlements here lie between about 126 m and 323 m above sea level (median 161 m). - Baoma - Baraka - Basa - Batoru - Benduma - Beobu - Bevehun - Bobobu - Bongboyama - Bonjema - Bowahun - Bubama - Buguma - Buma - Dia - Diame - Fabaina - Foya - Fulawahun - Gahun - Gama - Gavuyema - Gbeorbu - Gbuahun - Gerehun - Giehunba - Giema - Gofor - Golahun - Gombohun - Gondama - Gorahun - Guabu - Haila - Jagbwema - Jago - Jahun - Jaiama - Jaluahon - Jaluahun - Jeoma - Kambema - Kanga - Kangama - Kebawana - Kisigolahun - Koma - Komavulahun - Komemei - Komende - Komiyehun - Konia - Konjo - Korma - Kotuma - Kpandembu Dama Village - Lawana - Lilema - Lopa - Lundema - Majihun - Maka - Manima - Manjama - Masalu - Naiahun - Naiawama - Nyandehun - Pendabu - Pendembu - Petema - Sahun - Sembehun - Senehun - Senge - Siama - Taninahun - Tawahun - Tewo - Teyama - Tokpombu - Torobu - Yibaima 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 Dama Named natural and historic features inside Dama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Kerosa - Kondo - Kunbaye - Maba - Mamba - Maye - Neya - Yiba ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Kowiyema · 317 m - Koliwiye · 157 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 Dama and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kenema District, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,933 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (457 mm) and the driest Jan (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February and May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 1 Feb 28 7 Mar 29 16 Apr 29 45 May 27 116 Jun 26 298 Jul 24 401 Aug 24 457 Sep 25 355 Oct 25 177 Nov 26 52 Dec 25 7 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Dama?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Dama?34,286 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Dama?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Dama?About 85 people per km² - What borders Dama?Gaura, Jawie, Koya, Njaluahun, Nongowa and Tunkia - What time zone is Dama in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Dama?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Dama?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Dama?83 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Dama?Settlements lie between 126 m and 323 m - What is the highest point in Dama?Kowiyema (317 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Dama?November to February and May - What is the P-code of Dama?SL010201 (OCHA common operational dataset)