# Tunkia, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/ Chiefdom · Kenema District # Tunkia Tunkia is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **40,198 people** in 2020 on 743 km² (about 54 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 101 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 40,198people (2020) - 743km² - 7sections - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Tunkia? Tunkia had an estimated **40,198 people** in 2020 — 5.9% of Kenema District, 65th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 980 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 743 km², that is about **54 people per km²**, 128th 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 ****5,321** 5–9 ****6,286** 10–14 ****4,805** 15–19 ****4,951** 20–24 ****3,754** 25–29 ****3,442** 30–34 ****2,458** 35–39 ****2,386** 40–44 ****1,697** 45–49 ****1,376** 50–54 ****1,060** 55–59 ****627** 60–64 ****639** 65–69 ****418** 70–74 ****371** 75–79 ****225** 80+ ****382** 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 Tunkia? Tunkia 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/), [Gaura](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gaura/), [Koya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/), [Makpele](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/) and [Nomo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/nomo/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 11.7% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Tunkia is about 254 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 42 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 7.4976° N, 11.1613° 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 Tunkia OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Tunkia: 1 nature reserve. - Gola South · nature reserve 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: Tunkia - 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) · Monrovia142 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia166 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 Tunkia Section Area km² Localities Services [Daru](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/daru/) 155 14 0 [Gegbwema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/gegbwema/) 29 5 0 [Giewoma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/giewoma/) 65 8 0 [Gorahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/gorahun/) 304 51 1 [Jewahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/jewahun/) 32 6 0 [Kuawuma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/kuawuma/) 124 12 0 [Taninahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/taninahun/) 35 7 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 Tunkia Open gazetteers list **101 villages, towns and localities** in Tunkia. The largest with a recorded population: Gorahun (4,089). Settlements here lie between about 79 m and 217 m above sea level (median 134 m). - Bagbe - Bahama - Baikama - Bamayama - Belebu - Benduhun - Bengema - Beobu - Beyima - Bindalahun - Bo - Boandema - Bobobu - Boma - Bondehun - Bongo - Bongoma - Buma - Bunjema - Bunumbu - Damawuro - Daru - Fatio - Fayima - Folima - Gbatema - Gbojema - Gegbwema - Genbema - Giema - Gieumba - Gieumbu - Giewahun - Gnanyahun - Gobalu - Gobaru - Golala - Golawoma - Gondama - Gorahun - Jaboma - Jagbaka - Jaiahun - Jaluahun - Jao - Jawe - Jayema - Jembe - Jene - Jombehun - Jombohun - Jopowahun - Jusuela - Kadema - Kamala - Kamasu - Kanela - Keba - Komende - Kondema - Kongo - Konkohun - Kotobu - Kpendehun - Kwaoma - La - Lecrela - Liwoma - Maka - Malema - Mani - Mano - Matakahun - Menima - Mongeri - Nagbena - Naiagolehun - Nemahugoima - Njala - Njama - Nyeminga - Nyeyema - Pakuma - Poandima - Saowayema - Sefula - Semabu - Sembehun - Senge - Sesila - Shenge - Tanima - Taninahun - Tayehun - Tigbema - Tijoema - Tiloma - Tolo - Tolobu - Vaama - Woroma 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 Tunkia Named natural and historic features inside Tunkia, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Famboya - Gba - Koye - Luye - Makumbai - Moagowa - Moawa - Oniye - Pamgba - Poteye - Waiko - Weadia - Wemago - Wumasiyi ### Hills and mountains 5 hills. - Kambui · 265 m - Sakpe · 253 m - Tosien · 243 m - Sakpe · 153 m - Gegbwema · 152 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Gola East Forest Reserve - Gola West 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 Tunkia 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 Tunkia Places mapped inside Tunkia in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools1 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 Tunkia?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Tunkia?40,198 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Tunkia?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Tunkia?About 54 people per km² - What borders Tunkia?Barri, Dama, Gaura, Koya, Makpele and Nomo - What is there to see in Tunkia?Gola South - What time zone is Tunkia in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Tunkia?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Tunkia?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Tunkia?101 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Tunkia?Settlements lie between 79 m and 217 m - What is the highest point in Tunkia?Kambui (265 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Tunkia?November to February and May - What is the P-code of Tunkia?SL010215 (OCHA common operational dataset)