# Soa, Kono District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kono District 

# Soa

Soa is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kono District, Eastern Province. It had an estimated **43,762 people** in 2020 on 526 km² (about 83 per km²). It is divided into 8 sections. 143 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 43,762people (2020)
- 526km²
- 8sections
- 7mapped services

## How many people live in Soa?

Soa had an estimated **43,762 people** in 2020 — 7.8% of Kono District, 52nd of 161 chiefdoms. There are 947 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kono District figure of 998). Spread over 526 km², that is about **83 people per km²**, 86th 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 ****5,792**

5–9 ****6,844**

10–14 ****5,231**

15–19 ****5,391**

20–24 ****4,086**

25–29 ****3,747**

30–34 ****2,677**

35–39 ****2,598**

40–44 ****1,847**

45–49 ****1,497**

50–54 ****1,154**

55–59 ****682**

60–64 ****695**

65–69 ****455**

70–74 ****405**

75–79 ****245**

80+ ****416**

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 Soa?

Soa 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: [Fiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/fiama/), [Gbane](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane/), [Gbane Kandor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/gbane-kandor/), [Lei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/lei/) and [Penguia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kailahun/penguia/). By area it is the 47th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 9.8% of [Kono District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/). The centre of Soa is about 280 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.5914° N, 10.6919° 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: Soa

- 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) · Monrovia256 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia265 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 18:26).

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 Soa

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Foidu Mongor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/foidu-mongor/) 30 12 0 

[Kokongokuma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/kokongokuma/) 177 44 4 

[Maindu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/maindu/) 37 8 0 

[Mofinkor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/mofinkor/) 121 21 3 

[Sawa Buma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/sawa-buma/) 36 15 0 

[Sawa Fiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/sawa-fiama/) 80 28 0 

[Tensekor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/tensekor/) 27 12 0 

[Tensendakor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kono/soa/tensendakor/) 19 8 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 Soa

Open gazetteers list **143 villages, towns and localities** in Soa. The largest with a recorded population: Tombu (4,005). Settlements here lie between about 284 m and 767 m above sea level (median 373 m).

- Baboya
- Bada
- Bafodu
- Bagayima
- Baidu
- Baiima
- Bambara
- Bandakor
- Bandama
- Bandasuma
- Bandko
- Bate
- Bawa
- Bendu
- Benduma
- Bodu
- Bongema
- Buedu
- Bumpe
- Bwedu
- Bwendu
- Damando
- Deyaw
- Digbayonfama
- Dugbema
- Dugbudu
- Dukono
- Dunamo
- Dunamor
- Fakor
- Fembedu
- Fenbedu
- Foidu
- Fuendo
- Fuendu
- Fuero
- Gama
- Gbaima
- Gbamandu
- Gbamundu
- Gbayaro
- Gbeko
- Gbongbokoro
- Geima
- Gondama
- Jafuya
- Kabama
- Kagbema
- Kainfodu
- Kainkordu
- Kalia
- Kamadu
- Kamboli
- Kambowo
- Kamiendo
- Kamindu
- Kania
- Kapaira
- Keama
- Koakor
- Koidu
- Koiyima
- Kondu
- Kongodako
- Konkorako
- Konkowakor
- Konkoworo
- Koroma
- Koyandu
- Kugbao
- Kumandu
- Kundima
- Kundowahun
- Kundu
- Kungamadu
- Kuondor
- Kurondor
- Kwakor
- Laoma
- Levuma
- Louma
- Mafindo
- Makor
- Malema
- Manjama
- Mara
- Medu
- Meidu
- Mofindo
- Mufin
- Navuro
- New Kenema
- Ngema
- Njawama
- Nongoko
- Nongowa
- Nyamaor
- Nyamoa
- Nyandeama
- Paima
- Palima
- Penduma
- Pouma
- Sadu
- Sakua
- Samakonekor
- Sanankoreko
- Sandia
- Sandima
- Sayima
- Sengeko
- Sengema
- Siamandu
- Singema
- Sukudu
- Sumbidu
- Taia
- Taindu
- Tama
- Teama
- Tedu
- Teya
- Tia
- Tiandu
- Tinsiko
- Tombu
- Tongoma
- Tongoro
- Tuiyor
- Twilo
- Waiya
- Woakor
- Woko
- Wokoh
- Wunde
- Yabema
- Yaradu
- Yekebema
- Yende
- Yibendo
- Yituma
- Yogbodu
- Yonbadu

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 Soa

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Bangaw
- Dunkaye
- Dunkaye
- Gbaka
- Kambo
- Koye
- Kpaye
- Mabo
- Moje
- Morfi
- Peye
- Sifa
- Yandiama
- Yigbe
- Yongo

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains; 3 hills.

- Sendi · 962 m
- Konko · 764 m
- Tone · 763 m
- Tombo · 637 m
- Glensi · 609 m
- Tingba · 577 m
- Bengo · 563 m
- Yongo · 531 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 Soa 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 Soa

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

- Schools5
- Restaurants2

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 Soa?In Kono District, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Soa?43,762 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Soa?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Soa?About 83 people per km²
- What borders Soa?Fiama, Gbane, Gbane Kandor, Lei and Penguia
- What time zone is Soa in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Soa?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Soa?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Soa?143 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Soa?Settlements lie between 284 m and 767 m
- What is the highest point in Soa?Sendi (962 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Soa?November to May
- What is the P-code of Soa?SL010312 (OCHA common operational dataset)