# Fiama, Kono District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/ Chiefdom · Kono District # Fiama Fiama is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kono District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **17,232 people** in 2020 on 285 km² (about 61 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 78 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 17,232people (2020) - 285km² - 5sections ## How many people live in Fiama? Fiama had an estimated **17,232 people** in 2020 — 3.1% of Kono District, 129th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 958 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kono District figure of 998). Spread over 285 km², that is about **61 people per km²**, 116th 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 Kono District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,281** 5–9 ****2,695** 10–14 ****2,059** 15–19 ****2,123** 20–24 ****1,609** 25–29 ****1,475** 30–34 ****1,054** 35–39 ****1,022** 40–44 ****728** 45–49 ****590** 50–54 ****455** 55–59 ****269** 60–64 ****273** 65–69 ****180** 70–74 ****159** 75–79 ****97** 80+ ****164** 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 Fiama? Fiama lies in [Kono District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/), [Eastern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 5 other chiefdoms: [Gbane](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/), [Gbense](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbense/), [Lei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/lei/), [Soa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/) and [Tankoro](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/tankoro/). By area it is the 98th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.3% of [Kono District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/). The centre of Fiama is about 266 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.6558° N, 10.8255° 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: Fiama - 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)261 km - Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia263 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:27). 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 Fiama Section Area km² Localities Services [Dumbia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/dumbia/) 48 14 0 [Fiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/fiama/) 72 22 0 [Kokar](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/kokar/) 36 11 0 [Kooma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/kooma/) 87 18 0 [Yorkor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/yorkor/) 42 14 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 Fiama Open gazetteers list **78 villages, towns and localities** in Fiama. Settlements here lie between about 315 m and 669 m above sea level (median 442 m). - Baidu - Bandaseidu - Bandasuma - Bendu - Bikidu - Bombadu - Bombodu - Bosadu - Dakadu - Dombadu - Dunemaro - Fada - Falo - Faoh - Fiawoh - Fiyawoh - Gbaima - Gbakilo - Gbakior - Gbanbalo - Gbanfalo - Gbanfawon - Gbekedu - Gbematambadu - Gbetema - Gegbadu - Jagbwema - Kaimbadu - Kasadu - Kendeidu - Kissi Town - Koakor - Koidu - Kondor - Konkoworo - Korikowora - Kundo - Kunduma - Kurako - Kwadiyamaya - London - Maidu - Makumbu - Marko - Meilo - Meiyor - Mondeima - Njafoeya - Ouidu - Paima - Pakidu - Popoma - Sangbando - Saokoro - Sawi - Sawuli - Sindiko - Singema - Sukudu - Swai Sawakor - Tama - Tambadu - Tansakoro - Tansankoro - Tolo - Tongoma - Torwoh - Tumbu - Twiyo - Waima - Wusikor - Yambama - Yandohun - Yawao - Yekilo - Yendu - Yigbeda - Yokenyambadu 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 Fiama Named natural and historic features inside Fiama, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Kundi - Nansa - Pambaiyi - Sifa ### Hills and mountains 2 hills; 1 mountain. - Mamba · 615 m - Yowu · 598 m - Sendi · 441 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 Fiama and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kono District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 1,956 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (489 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 2 Feb 26 10 Mar 28 23 Apr 28 57 May 27 119 Jun 25 269 Jul 24 409 Aug 23 489 Sep 24 365 Oct 25 164 Nov 25 45 Dec 24 5 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Fiama?In Kono District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Fiama?17,232 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Fiama?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Fiama?About 61 people per km² - What borders Fiama?Gbane, Gbense, Lei, Soa and Tankoro - What time zone is Fiama in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Fiama?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Fiama?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Fiama?78 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Fiama?Settlements lie between 315 m and 669 m - What is the highest point in Fiama?Mamba (615 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Fiama?November to May - What is the P-code of Fiama?SL010301 (OCHA common operational dataset)