# Gbane, Kono District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kono District 

# Gbane

Gbane is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kono District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **27,209 people** in 2020 on 367 km² (about 74 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 107 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 27,209people (2020)
- 367km²
- 5sections
- 6mapped services

## How many people live in Gbane?

Gbane had an estimated **27,209 people** in 2020 — 4.8% of Kono District, 105th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 992 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kono District figure of 998). Spread over 367 km², that is about **74 people per km²**, 97th 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 ****3,601**

5–9 ****4,255**

10–14 ****3,252**

15–19 ****3,352**

20–24 ****2,541**

25–29 ****2,330**

30–34 ****1,665**

35–39 ****1,616**

40–44 ****1,148**

45–49 ****931**

50–54 ****718**

55–59 ****425**

60–64 ****433**

65–69 ****283**

70–74 ****251**

75–79 ****153**

80+ ****259**

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 Gbane?

Gbane 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 8 other chiefdoms: [Fiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/), [Gorama Kono](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gorama-kono/), [Lower Bambara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/lower-bambara/), [Malegohun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/malegohun/), [Penguia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/), [Soa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/), [Tankoro](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/tankoro/) and [Yawei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/yawei/). By area it is the 76th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.8% of [Kono District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/). The centre of Gbane is about 262 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.4750° N, 10.8543° 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: Gbane

- 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) · Monrovia243 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia255 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:25) 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 Gbane

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Gbane Yemao](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/gbane-yemao/) 73 11 0 

[Gbikidakor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/gbikidakor/) 49 14 0 

[Kamara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/kamara/) 48 25 0 

[Maikandor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/maikandor/) 55 9 0 

[Mongo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/mongo/) 143 52 6 

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 Gbane

Open gazetteers list **107 villages, towns and localities** in Gbane. Settlements here lie between about 248 m and 572 m above sea level (median 296 m).

- Bandama
- Bangama
- Bangema
- Baoma
- Bendu
- Beyima
- Bibodu
- Boeyama
- Boidu
- Bonde
- Bonjoadu
- Braia
- Butao
- Butehun
- Chiboko
- Darma
- Debaya
- Duyamahun
- Fandu
- Farma
- Fembedu
- Fonayama
- Forneima
- Fuendo
- Fuendu
- Fulako
- Gandorhun
- Gangodu
- Gbaidu
- Gbekidu
- Gbokadu
- Giehun
- Gumbukeima
- Ingumbukaima
- Jaluahun
- Jene
- Kaindagbodu
- Kalahun
- Kamadu
- Kambadu
- Kambodu
- Kamboma
- Kanekor
- Kangama
- Kangordu
- Kendema
- Kenema
- Kissitown
- Koidu
- Komende
- Kondema
- Kondendu
- Kondima
- Konendu
- Koniandu
- Koniwadu
- Konosu
- Kpatema
- Kpawura
- Kpendema
- Kuawgor
- Kuidu
- Kumbuma
- Kuranko
- Kwelu Bullima
- Levuma
- Mamu
- Mandu
- Mano
- Moadu
- Ngangbordu
- Ngaya
- Ngeihun
- Njafidu
- Njala
- Njawama
- Nyandehun
- Paninga
- Papuima
- Papwema
- Pidu
- Sandaima
- Sanga
- Sawula
- Sawulla
- Sidu
- Sikoya
- Singeko
- Sumbaidu
- Sunga
- Taninahun
- Tekuyema
- Teyema
- Tiandu
- Tumbudu
- Tumgbekor
- Tungbibu
- Wairaw
- Waiyai
- Wondema
- Woroma
- Wugbadu
- Yamandu
- Yekilo
- Yemberu
- Yibema
- Yituma

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 Gbane

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Banga
- Gbeyi
- Koyi
- Luafa
- Njawa
- Sakuyi
- Sunga
- Tungbi
- Yorkpo

### Hills and mountains

3 hills; 2 mountains; 1 peak.

- Kerekonko · 1,151 m
- Gori · 892 m
- Tungbi · 609 m
- Sikonko · 588 m
- Konkowa · 578 m
- Sekei · 549 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 Gbane 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gbane

Places mapped inside Gbane in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Schools5
- Police stations1

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 Gbane?In Kono District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Gbane?27,209 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gbane?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gbane?About 74 people per km²
- What borders Gbane?Fiama, Gorama Kono, Lower Bambara, Malegohun, Penguia, Soa, Tankoro and Yawei
- What time zone is Gbane in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Gbane?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Gbane?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gbane?107 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gbane?Settlements lie between 248 m and 572 m
- What is the highest point in Gbane?Kerekonko (1,151 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gbane?November to May
- What is the P-code of Gbane?SL010302 (OCHA common operational dataset)