# Dodo, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/ Chiefdom · Kenema District # Dodo Dodo is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **25,485 people** in 2020 on 324 km² (about 79 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 78 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 25,485people (2020) - 324km² - 7sections ## How many people live in Dodo? Dodo had an estimated **25,485 people** in 2020 — 3.7% of Kenema District, 108th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 324 km², that is about **79 people per km²**, 94th 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 ****3,373** 5–9 ****3,985** 10–14 ****3,046** 15–19 ****3,140** 20–24 ****2,379** 25–29 ****2,182** 30–34 ****1,559** 35–39 ****1,513** 40–44 ****1,076** 45–49 ****872** 50–54 ****672** 55–59 ****397** 60–64 ****405** 65–69 ****265** 70–74 ****235** 75–79 ****143** 80+ ****242** 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 Dodo? Dodo 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: [Gorama Kono](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gorama-kono/), [Kandu Leppiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/kandu-leppiama/), [Lower Bambara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/lower-bambara/), [Nongowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/nongowa/), [Simbaru](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/) and [Wandor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/). By area it is the 91st largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.1% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Dodo is about 225 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 37 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 8.2050° N, 11.2085° 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: Dodo - 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) · Monrovia219 km - Lungi International Airport (FNA) · Freetown (Lungi-Town)223 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:50, 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 Dodo Section Area km² Localities Services [Bambara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/bambara/) 32 14 0 [Bonya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/bonya/) 29 6 0 [Bundoryama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/bundoryama/) 49 11 0 [Gorama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/gorama/) 73 7 0 [Karteh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/karteh/) 33 11 0 [Korgay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/korgay/) 67 20 0 [Seiwor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/seiwor/) 42 12 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 Dodo Open gazetteers list **78 villages, towns and localities** in Dodo. The largest with a recorded population: Wima (3,691). Settlements here lie between about 168 m and 427 m above sea level (median 286 m). - Banda - Bangabu - Bangbalia - Baoma - Betyoma - Bewobu - Bindika - Bobobu - Boleyama - Dodo - Faabu - Fabaina - Filaw - Fulaima - Fulawahun - Gandorhun - Gangama - Gbeika - Gbeka - Gbewobu - Geima - Godi - Gorahun - Grima - Guwobu - Jagbwema - Jago - Jagwama - Jalihun - Jaluahun - Jama - Jawama - Jojoima - Jokibu - Kambeyama - Kambuhun - Kangha - Kania - Ketuma - Kondema - Koyama Bulima - Koyama Jego - Kulala - Kundoma - Laimbema - Lilema - Mabwema - Majehun - Maka - Manjama - Manjehun - Masahun - Naiawama - Nenehun - Pangbalia - Patama - Pegama - Pendembu - Piwoma - Pujehun - Sagbati - Sagpati - Sahun - Sembema - Setema - Taiama - Tambeyama - Tangahun - Taninahun - Tekwiama - Tokpombu - Toyama - Vaama - Varma - Waterloo - Wima - Yambama - Yongoima 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 Dodo Named natural and historic features inside Dodo, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Bangba - Gbandoya - Gbandoya - Genduye - Maboa - Matamba - Selai - Yongoye ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Toki · 560 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 Dodo 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 Dodo?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Dodo?25,485 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Dodo?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Dodo?About 79 people per km² - What borders Dodo?Gorama Kono, Kandu Leppiama, Lower Bambara, Nongowa, Simbaru and Wandor - What time zone is Dodo in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Dodo?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Dodo?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Dodo?78 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Dodo?Settlements lie between 168 m and 427 m - What is the highest point in Dodo?Toki (560 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Dodo?November to February and May - What is the P-code of Dodo?SL010202 (OCHA common operational dataset)