# Small Bo, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kenema District 

# Small Bo

Small Bo is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **32,889 people** in 2020 on 428 km² (about 77 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 82 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 32,889people (2020)
- 428km²
- 5sections

## How many people live in Small Bo?

Small Bo had an estimated **32,889 people** in 2020 — 4.8% of Kenema District, 86th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 920 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 428 km², that is about **77 people per km²**, 95th 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 ****4,353**

5–9 ****5,143**

10–14 ****3,931**

15–19 ****4,052**

20–24 ****3,071**

25–29 ****2,816**

30–34 ****2,011**

35–39 ****1,952**

40–44 ****1,388**

45–49 ****1,125**

50–54 ****867**

55–59 ****513**

60–64 ****522**

65–69 ****342**

70–74 ****303**

75–79 ****184**

80+ ****312**

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 Small Bo?

Small Bo 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 7 other chiefdoms: [Boama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/boama/), [Jaiama Bongor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/jaiama-bongor/), [Kandu Leppiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/kandu-leppiama/), [Koya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/), [Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/niawa/), [Nongowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/nongowa/) and [Wonde](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/wonde/). By area it is the 63rd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.7% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Small Bo is about 219 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 18 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 7.8600° N, 11.3495° 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: Small Bo

- 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) · Monrovia186 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia211 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 06:50, 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 Small Bo

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Fallay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/small-bo/fallay/) 19 5 0 

[Gorama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/small-bo/gorama/) 70 15 0 

[Kamboma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/small-bo/kamboma/) 142 19 0 

[Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/small-bo/niawa/) 81 25 0 

[Sowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/small-bo/sowa/) 116 20 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 Small Bo

Open gazetteers list **82 villages, towns and localities** in Small Bo. The largest with a recorded population: Blama (8,146). Settlements here lie between about 109 m and 175 m above sea level (median 138 m).

- Baiama
- Baka
- Bambara
- Bandajuma
- Bandama
- Baoma
- Bayema
- Belu
- Beluyama
- Bendu
- Biama
- Blama
- Bo
- Bobobu
- Dama
- Dandabu
- Daru
- Dowoju
- Fakai
- Foindu
- Futa
- Gandorhun
- Gbatawoma
- Gbatiela
- Gelehun
- Gerehun
- Giehun
- Giewoma
- Gondama
- Govokpahun
- Guabu
- Jaiwulo
- Jaluahun
- Jibima
- Jolomei
- Jolu
- Joru
- Kalia
- Kamboma
- Kenewa
- Komende
- Kpai
- Kpandobu
- Kpatewoma
- Kundorbu
- Kundowahun
- Kunjo
- Levuma
- Lime
- Longema
- Lotuhun
- Madina
- Majama
- Manahun
- Mano
- Manuwulo
- Mattru
- Mufiahun
- Njala
- Nongoba
- Palima
- Petema
- Saama
- Saliema
- Sawula
- Semabu
- Sengema
- Serabu
- Shimbek
- Taninahun
- Tobanda
- Tokpombu
- Towiye
- Victoria
- Waima
- Waimatokpombu
- Wanjama
- Wataloo
- Woloma
- Yawei
- Yawuema
- Yovohun

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 Small Bo

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Bangaye
- Bewuye
- Buye
- Fereye
- Gbateye
- Gbokoye
- Maye
- Moye

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 1 mountain.

- Kambui South · 469 m
- Towiye · 284 m
- Gohiye · 235 m
- Makomi · 124 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Kambui Hills Forest Reserve

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 Small Bo 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 Small Bo?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Small Bo?32,889 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Small Bo?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Small Bo?About 77 people per km²
- What borders Small Bo?Boama, Jaiama Bongor, Kandu Leppiama, Koya, Niawa, Nongowa and Wonde
- What time zone is Small Bo in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Small Bo?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Small Bo?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Small Bo?82 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Small Bo?Settlements lie between 109 m and 175 m
- What is the highest point in Small Bo?Kambui South (469 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Small Bo?November to February and May
- What is the P-code of Small Bo?SL010214 (OCHA common operational dataset)