# Koya, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kenema District 

# Koya

Koya is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **15,032 people** in 2020 on 360 km² (about 42 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 15,032people (2020)
- 360km²
- 5sections

## How many people live in Koya?

Koya had an estimated **15,032 people** in 2020 — 2.2% of Kenema District, 136th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 997 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 360 km², that is about **42 people per km²**, 142nd 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 ****1,989**

5–9 ****2,350**

10–14 ****1,797**

15–19 ****1,852**

20–24 ****1,404**

25–29 ****1,287**

30–34 ****920**

35–39 ****892**

40–44 ****634**

45–49 ****514**

50–54 ****397**

55–59 ****234**

60–64 ****239**

65–69 ****156**

70–74 ****139**

75–79 ****85**

80+ ****143**

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 Koya?

Koya 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: [Barri](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/), [Dama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dama/), [Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/niawa/), [Nongowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/nongowa/), [Small Bo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/small-bo/) and [Tunkia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/). By area it is the 78th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.7% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Koya is about 234 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 29 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 7.6315° N, 11.2918° W.

Source: [Government of Sierra Leone via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sle).

## Things to see in and around Koya

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Koya: 1 attraction; 1 monument; 1 nature reserve.

- Tiwai Island · nature reserve
- Tiwai Island · attraction
- Big Tree · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Koya

- 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) · Monrovia186 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:30).

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 Koya

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Joi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/joi/) 110 10 0 

[Koya Gbundohun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/koya-gbundohun/) 131 12 0 

[Menima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/menima/) 24 6 0 

[Serabu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/serabu/) 36 6 0 

[Upper Koya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/upper-koya/) 59 11 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 Koya

Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Koya. Settlements here lie between about 110 m and 176 m above sea level (median 133 m).

- Bafawahun
- Baiama
- Baiima
- Bangema
- Bangoma
- Baoma
- Beliya
- Bogboabu
- Bongo
- Diama
- Gengema
- Giema
- Gobioma
- Gorahun
- Gorahun 1
- Jagbwema
- Jaluahun
- Jamiru
- Joi
- Jowi
- Kamaso
- Kamasu
- Kotomahun
- Kpandemei
- Laoma
- Levuma
- Lowoma
- Mamboma
- Mapuma
- Mapumanobuma
- Menima
- Ndarobu
- Nyandehun
- Nyawalago
- Perewama
- Segbema
- Segbwema
- Selabu
- Sembehun
- Senehun
- Serabu
- Towobu
- Vaama

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 Koya

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Kigba
- Kobonge
- Mabiye
- Makpoi
- Matanu
- Sigiye

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Tiwai Island

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 Koya 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 Koya?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Koya?15,032 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Koya?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Koya?About 42 people per km²
- What borders Koya?Barri, Dama, Niawa, Nongowa, Small Bo and Tunkia
- What is there to see in Koya?Big Tree, Tiwai Island, Tiwai Island
- What time zone is Koya in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Koya?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Koya?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Koya?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Koya?Settlements lie between 110 m and 176 m
- What is the best time to visit Koya?November to February and May
- What is the P-code of Koya?SL010206 (OCHA common operational dataset)