# Magbema, Kambia District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kambia District 

# Magbema

Magbema is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kambia District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **102,759 people** in 2020 on 333 km² (about 309 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 125 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 102,759people (2020)
- 333km²
- 7sections
- 32mapped services

## How many people live in Magbema?

Magbema had an estimated **102,759 people** in 2020 — 26.7% of Kambia District, 12th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 927 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kambia District figure of 920). Spread over 333 km², that is about **309 people per km²**, 19th 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 Kambia District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,600**

5–9 ****16,069**

10–14 ****12,283**

15–19 ****12,658**

20–24 ****9,595**

25–29 ****8,799**

30–34 ****6,285**

35–39 ****6,100**

40–44 ****4,338**

45–49 ****3,515**

50–54 ****2,709**

55–59 ****1,602**

60–64 ****1,632**

65–69 ****1,068**

70–74 ****949**

75–79 ****575**

80+ ****977**

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 Magbema?

Magbema lies in [Kambia District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/), [North Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 7 other chiefdoms: [Bramaia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/bramaia/), [Bureh Kasseh Ma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/bureh-kasseh-ma/), [Gbinle Dixing](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/gbinle-dixing/), [Mambolo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/mambolo/), [Masungbala](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/), [Samu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/samu/) and [Tonko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/tonko-limba/). By area it is the 87th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 11.3% of [Kambia District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/). The centre of Magbema is about 75 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 9.0675° N, 12.8965° 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: Magbema

- 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)60 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry97 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 18:34).

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 Magbema

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Bombe](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/bombe/) 38 20 0 

[Kamba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/kamba/) 60 22 0 

[Kambia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/kambia/) 54 17 32 

[Kargbulor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/kargbulor/) 56 28 0 

[Robat](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/robat/) 44 18 0 

[Rokupr](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/rokupr/) 26 14 0 

[Tormina](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/tormina/) 55 15 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 Magbema

Open gazetteers list **125 villages, towns and localities** in Magbema. The largest with a recorded population: Kambia (11,520). Settlements here lie between about 9 m and 75 m above sea level (median 41 m).

- Bendu
- Benka
- Bom
- Bumbe
- Bumbe (at Bridge)
- Dibia
- Fodaya
- Fodia
- Fonkoya
- Funkuya
- Gbainkfay
- Gbalan
- Gbengefi
- Gbengofi
- Gberi
- Gberrka
- Gbinti
- Gbombana
- Gbonkomaparay
- Gbonkomaria
- Gbonkomipere
- Gbonkor
- Gonkormaseseh
- Kabaia
- Kabaranka
- Kabaya
- Kagbulo
- Kagbulor
- Kaineh
- Kamba
- Kambia
- Kania
- Karawane
- Kasasi
- Katakera
- Katimpi
- Katulan
- Keyokine
- Konta
- Kunto
- Kure
- Laminaia
- Lungi
- Maba-in
- Mabin
- Mafika
- Mafofitima
- Mafoftima
- Maforobe
- Mafuri
- Magbapsa
- Magbema
- Magbeti
- Maiafa
- Maiyinken
- Maka
- Makasa
- Makatic
- Makatik
- Makenko
- Makinkili
- Makonte
- Makoute
- Makuya
- Malal
- Malikia
- Mamange
- Mamanki
- Mambui
- Mane
- Mankara
- Mankene
- Manompon
- Manompu
- Marip
- Maroh
- Maron
- Masama
- Masene
- Maseri
- Masheri
- Masu
- Masuri
- Masutan
- Matoko
- Matonko
- Maturane
- Mawdia
- Mayenaw
- Meni
- Moribaia
- Pamelap
- Petifu
- Ponka
- Robat
- Rochain
- Rofas
- Rogbom
- Rokonbana
- Rokontha
- Rokupr
- Rolal
- Roten
- Rotuk
- Rotun
- Rowula
- Royeama
- Royel
- Royil
- Royoil
- Samaia
- Samu
- Sengbe
- Sentai
- Shimbeck
- Sindugu
- Sumbuya
- Suriburaia
- Tambaia
- Tamiso
- Timne
- Tintafol
- Tombo Walla
- Wula
- Yema

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 Magbema

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Kalente
- Kankana
- Kegban
- Magbama
- Masebula
- Matune
- Maturun
- Meankhuri
- Mesa
- Tabonkome
- Toisar

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 Magbema and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kambia District, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,433 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (702 mm) and the driest Jan (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 1 

Feb 28 5 

Mar 30 6 

Apr 30 32 

May 28 129 

Jun 26 350 

Jul 25 576 

Aug 25 702 

Sep 25 388 

Oct 26 183 

Nov 26 59 

Dec 25 4 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Magbema

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels1
- Schools13
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants5

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 Magbema?In Kambia District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Magbema?102,759 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Magbema?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Magbema?About 309 people per km²
- What borders Magbema?Bramaia, Bureh Kasseh Ma, Gbinle Dixing, Mambolo, Masungbala, Samu and Tonko Limba
- What time zone is Magbema in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Magbema?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Magbema?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Magbema?125 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Magbema?Settlements lie between 9 m and 75 m
- What is the best time to visit Magbema?November to January
- How many hospitals are in Magbema?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Magbema?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Magbema?SL050103 (OCHA common operational dataset)