# Gaura, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/

Chiefdom · Kenema District 

# Gaura

Gaura is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **20,311 people** in 2020 on 398 km² (about 51 per km²). It is divided into 6 sections. 46 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,311people (2020)
- 398km²
- 6sections
- 1mapped service

## How many people live in Gaura?

Gaura had an estimated **20,311 people** in 2020 — 3.0% of Kenema District, 120th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 919 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 398 km², that is about **51 people per km²**, 133rd 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 ****2,688**

5–9 ****3,176**

10–14 ****2,428**

15–19 ****2,502**

20–24 ****1,897**

25–29 ****1,739**

30–34 ****1,242**

35–39 ****1,205**

40–44 ****857**

45–49 ****695**

50–54 ****535**

55–59 ****317**

60–64 ****322**

65–69 ****211**

70–74 ****187**

75–79 ****114**

80+ ****193**

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 Gaura?

Gaura 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 5 other chiefdoms: [Dama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/), [Jawie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/jawie/), [Malema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/malema/), [Nomo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/nomo/) and [Tunkia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/). By area it is the 72nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.3% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Gaura is about 261 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 28 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 7.7095° N, 10.9990° 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: Gaura

- 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) · Monrovia160 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia179 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:48, 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 Gaura

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Giebu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/giebu/) 52 8 0 

[Joru](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/joru/) 77 7 0 

[Kokoru](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/kokoru/) 52 8 0 

[Mendekelema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/mendekelema/) 45 6 0 

[Sandaru](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/sandaru/) 52 12 0 

[Sembehun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/sembehun/) 121 9 1 

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 Gaura

Open gazetteers list **46 villages, towns and localities** in Gaura. Settlements here lie between about 140 m and 287 m above sea level (median 180 m).

- Bahama
- Bandawuro
- Baoma
- Bewobu
- Bobobu
- Bonoyema
- Boyago
- Boyama
- Buma
- Fula
- Gahun
- Gbuahun
- Giewoma
- Guabu
- Guala
- Jagbwema
- Jago
- Jopowahun
- Joru
- Kebawana
- Koila
- Kokoru
- Komende
- Kpuwabu
- Lalehun
- Magbwema
- Mahoma
- Mandoworo
- Mendekelema
- Naiawama
- Njala
- Nyandehun
- Palima
- Patobu
- Pekebobu
- Peri
- Pujehun
- Sandaru
- Semabu
- Sembehun
- Senehun
- Tanima
- Tikonko
- Tolobu
- Vanima
- Weilo

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 Gaura

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Buabe
- Kaye
- Male
- Peye
- Wesupu
- Weyo

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Gawuye · 482 m
- Fefewai · 369 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 Gaura 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gaura

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

- Hotels1

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 Gaura?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Gaura?20,311 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gaura?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gaura?About 51 people per km²
- What borders Gaura?Dama, Jawie, Malema, Nomo and Tunkia
- What time zone is Gaura in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Gaura?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Gaura?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gaura?46 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gaura?Settlements lie between 140 m and 287 m
- What is the highest point in Gaura?Gawuye (482 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gaura?November to February and May
- What is the P-code of Gaura?SL010203 (OCHA common operational dataset)