# Simbaru, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/ Chiefdom · Kenema District # Simbaru Simbaru is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **19,397 people** in 2020 on 270 km² (about 72 per km²). It is divided into 4 sections. 73 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 19,397people (2020) - 270km² - 4sections ## How many people live in Simbaru? Simbaru had an estimated **19,397 people** in 2020 — 2.9% of Kenema District, 121st of 161 chiefdoms. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 270 km², that is about **72 people per km²**, 101st 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 ****2,568** 5–9 ****3,033** 10–14 ****2,319** 15–19 ****2,389** 20–24 ****1,812** 25–29 ****1,661** 30–34 ****1,186** 35–39 ****1,152** 40–44 ****818** 45–49 ****663** 50–54 ****512** 55–59 ****302** 60–64 ****308** 65–69 ****202** 70–74 ****180** 75–79 ****108** 80+ ****184** 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 Simbaru? Simbaru 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: [Badjia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/badjia/), [Dodo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/), [Kandu Leppiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/kandu-leppiama/), [Komboya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/komboya/) and [Wandor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/). By area it is the 102nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 4.2% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Simbaru is about 213 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 39 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 8.2004° N, 11.3201° 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: Simbaru - 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 - Lungi International Airport (FNA) · Freetown (Lungi-Town)211 km - Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia221 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:27) 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 Simbaru Section Area km² Localities Services [Bundoryama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/bundoryama/) 85 19 0 [Fallay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/fallay/) 43 15 0 [Fonde](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/fonde/) 85 20 0 [Yalenga](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/yalenga/) 56 19 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 Simbaru Open gazetteers list **73 villages, towns and localities** in Simbaru. The largest with a recorded population: Boajibu (7,384). Settlements here lie between about 138 m and 331 m above sea level (median 155 m). - Baama - Bangeima - Batoma - Bawahun - Bejorma - Bendu - Benduma - Berebu - Blama - Blamawo - Boabu - Boajibu - Bobobu - Bohun - Bunjema - Dar-es-salaam - Faabu - Foindu - Funima - Gandorhun - Garwama - Gbangeima - Gbawula - Geringa - Goma - Guabu - Jagbema - Jagbwema - Jaluahun - Jerehun - Jerihun - Kawama - Komende - Kowama - Koyama - Kpakuyama - Kpawala - Kpawula - Kpetema - Kwalu - Kwelu - Landu - Legbela - Levuma - Limba Town - Lomabu - Mamboma - Mano - Mayima - Misila - Mondema - Mongire - Motema - Moyamba - Naiagolehun - Naiyama - Ngieya - Ngogbebu - Ngulubu - Niahun - Nyeyama - Paninga - Pelewahun - Peteoma - Sahn - Sargolehun - Simabu - Simbaru - Tukoyema - Tukoyiema - Vaama - Valama - Woniyama 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 Simbaru Named natural and historic features inside Simbaru, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 12 rivers and streams. - Bejo - Bofioye - Dopoyeh - Gete - Kobonde - Laia-Wa - Laia-Woro - Lebeyawa - Mata - Maye - Mayei - Tikpoye ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Tuwai · 299 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 Simbaru 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 Simbaru?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Simbaru?19,397 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Simbaru?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Simbaru?About 72 people per km² - What borders Simbaru?Badjia, Dodo, Kandu Leppiama, Komboya and Wandor - What time zone is Simbaru in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Simbaru?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Simbaru?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Simbaru?73 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Simbaru?Settlements lie between 138 m and 331 m - What is the highest point in Simbaru?Tuwai (299 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Simbaru?November to February and May - What is the P-code of Simbaru?SL010213 (OCHA common operational dataset)