# Gorama Kono, Kono District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kono District 

# Gorama Kono

Gorama Kono is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kono District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **20,397 people** in 2020 on 318 km² (about 64 per km²). It is divided into 3 sections. 61 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 20,397people (2020)
- 318km²
- 3sections

## How many people live in Gorama Kono?

Gorama Kono had an estimated **20,397 people** in 2020 — 3.6% of Kono District, 118th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kono District figure of 998). Spread over 318 km², that is about **64 people per km²**, 111th 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 ****2,699**

5–9 ****3,190**

10–14 ****2,438**

15–19 ****2,513**

20–24 ****1,904**

25–29 ****1,747**

30–34 ****1,248**

35–39 ****1,211**

40–44 ****861**

45–49 ****698**

50–54 ****537**

55–59 ****318**

60–64 ****324**

65–69 ****212**

70–74 ****188**

75–79 ****115**

80+ ****194**

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 Gorama Kono?

Gorama Kono 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: [Dodo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/dodo/), [Gbane](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/), [Gorama Mende](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/gorama-mende/), [Lower Bambara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/lower-bambara/), [Nimikoro](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/nimikoro/), [Nimiyama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/nimiyama/), [Tankoro](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/tankoro/) and [Wandor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/wandor/). By area it is the 93rd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.9% of [Kono District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/). The centre of Gorama Kono is about 237 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.3936° N, 11.0871° 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: Gorama Kono

- 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)233 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia237 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:50, sunset around 18:28).

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 Gorama Kono

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Bunabu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gorama-kono/bunabu/) 140 25 0 

[Kangama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gorama-kono/kangama/) 122 30 0 

[Selokoma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gorama-kono/selokoma/) 56 9 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 Gorama Kono

Open gazetteers list **61 villages, towns and localities** in Gorama Kono. Settlements here lie between about 240 m and 480 m above sea level (median 342 m).

- Bandama
- Baoma
- Belebu
- Bukema
- Bunabu
- Bunumbu
- Dandabu
- Fagoya
- Foinba
- Foindu
- Fonima
- Gandohun
- Gandornun
- Giema
- Godiwa
- Gondama
- Gorewoma
- Gpendeima
- Guala
- Jagbwema
- Jombohun
- Jopowahun
- Jukibu
- Kabema
- Kangama
- Komende
- Lawalu
- Lunge
- Madina
- Manjama
- Marima
- Matama
- Motema
- Naiagolehun
- Ngenhun
- Norway
- Nyandehun
- Pakpakia
- Palima
- Panguma
- Patolu
- Pendefoeya
- Petema
- Pujehun
- Sawula
- Shorema
- Silema
- Taimbela
- Tangabu
- Tikonko
- Tohobu
- Tokpombu
- Vaama
- Wada
- Walima
- Wongoma
- Woroma
- Yandehun
- Yemahun
- Yendema
- Yomboia

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 Gorama Kono

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Bangea Kuli
- Bangea Telif
- Goyi
- Wongo

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Tohaw · 662 m
- Mahamba · 592 m
- Korokongo · 543 m
- Tavuwa · 467 m
- Joki · 422 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 Gorama Kono 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 Gorama Kono?In Kono District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Gorama Kono?20,397 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gorama Kono?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gorama Kono?About 64 people per km²
- What borders Gorama Kono?Dodo, Gbane, Gorama Mende, Lower Bambara, Nimikoro, Nimiyama, Tankoro and Wandor
- What time zone is Gorama Kono in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Gorama Kono?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Gorama Kono?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gorama Kono?61 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gorama Kono?Settlements lie between 240 m and 480 m
- What is the highest point in Gorama Kono?Tohaw (662 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gorama Kono?November to May
- What is the P-code of Gorama Kono?SL010305 (OCHA common operational dataset)