# Wandor, Kenema District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kenema District 

# Wandor

Wandor is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kenema District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **22,662 people** in 2020 on 319 km² (about 71 per km²). It is divided into 6 sections. 87 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 22,662people (2020)
- 319km²
- 6sections

## How many people live in Wandor?

Wandor had an estimated **22,662 people** in 2020 — 3.3% of Kenema District, 113th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenema District figure of 975). Spread over 319 km², that is about **71 people per km²**, 103rd 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 ****2,999**

5–9 ****3,543**

10–14 ****2,709**

15–19 ****2,792**

20–24 ****2,116**

25–29 ****1,941**

30–34 ****1,386**

35–39 ****1,346**

40–44 ****957**

45–49 ****775**

50–54 ****598**

55–59 ****353**

60–64 ****360**

65–69 ****235**

70–74 ****210**

75–79 ****127**

80+ ****215**

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 Wandor?

Wandor 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: [Dodo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/), [Gorama Kono](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gorama-kono/), [Gorama Mende](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gorama-mende/), [Komboya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/komboya/) and [Simbaru](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/simbaru/). By area it is the 92nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.0% of [Kenema District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/). The centre of Wandor is about 208 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 51 km from Kenema, the main town of Kenema District. The centre point is at 8.3047° N, 11.3570° 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: Wandor

- 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)205 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia234 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 06:51, 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 Wandor

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Boryongor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/boryongor/) 66 14 0 

[Gbogbeima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/gbogbeima/) 57 17 0 

[Kemoh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/kemoh/) 43 18 0 

[Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/niawa/) 40 15 0 

[Songhai](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/songhai/) 54 13 0 

[Tongorwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/tongorwa/) 60 13 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 Wandor

Open gazetteers list **87 villages, towns and localities** in Wandor. The largest with a recorded population: Barma (7,529). Settlements here lie between about 147 m and 390 m above sea level (median 250 m).

- Baama
- Baama Konta
- Ballu
- Bambara
- Bandajuma
- Baoma
- Baoma 1
- Bapi
- Barma
- Bethlehem
- Bobobu
- Brewaya
- Bumpe
- Bumpeh
- Cowama
- Deima
- Dema
- Faabu
- Fala
- Falla
- Fula town
- Gbapi
- Geima
- Gendema
- Giewabu
- Gokoma
- Gombu
- Grima
- Jaiahun
- Jombohun
- Kamaima
- Kamayeima
- Kambama
- Kamboma
- Kangama
- Kaniyama
- Katema
- Koindu
- Komandu
- Kondibu
- Konokaindu
- Koromboya
- Koyama
- Kpefe
- Kpejeh
- Kpetema
- Kpetewoma
- Laiama
- Largor
- Layama
- Levuma
- Maboima
- Madina
- Magbema
- Mamboima
- Manjehun
- Manjeihun
- Mano
- Mbaama
- Moindu
- Moriya
- Nganyahun
- Ngayama
- Ngewabu
- Ngeworjahun
- Ngokoma
- Ngombu
- Njayahun
- Njombohun
- Nyadeyama
- Nyandehun
- Senehun
- Sheriffuyu
- Songaru
- Sungaru
- Taluke
- Tamboya
- Teibo
- Terbour
- Toima
- Toima-Vama
- Tokpombu
- Torkpumbu
- Torkpumbu Limba Corner
- Tungie
- Wonniya
- Yomandu

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 Wandor

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams.

- Guadi
- Jaboye
- Laia
- Magwe
- Makon
- Makwi
- Mata
- Pindegotu
- Poye
- Tigpoye

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.

- Balkuli · 561 m
- Poluma · 482 m
- Kinbaig · 423 m
- Tuha Hill · 352 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 Wandor 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 Wandor?In Kenema District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Wandor?22,662 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Wandor?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Wandor?About 71 people per km²
- What borders Wandor?Dodo, Gorama Kono, Gorama Mende, Komboya and Simbaru
- What time zone is Wandor in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Wandor?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Wandor?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wandor?87 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wandor?Settlements lie between 147 m and 390 m
- What is the highest point in Wandor?Balkuli (561 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Wandor?November to February and May
- What is the P-code of Wandor?SL010216 (OCHA common operational dataset)