# Masungbala, Kambia District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Kambia District 

# Masungbala

Masungbala is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Kambia District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **35,452 people** in 2020 on 308 km² (about 115 per km²). It is divided into 12 sections. 130 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 35,452people (2020)
- 308km²
- 12sections

## How many people live in Masungbala?

Masungbala had an estimated **35,452 people** in 2020 — 9.2% of Kambia District, 77th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 870 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kambia District figure of 920). Spread over 308 km², that is about **115 people per km²**, 56th 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 ****4,692**

5–9 ****5,544**

10–14 ****4,238**

15–19 ****4,367**

20–24 ****3,310**

25–29 ****3,036**

30–34 ****2,169**

35–39 ****2,104**

40–44 ****1,496**

45–49 ****1,213**

50–54 ****934**

55–59 ****553**

60–64 ****563**

65–69 ****369**

70–74 ****328**

75–79 ****198**

80+ ****337**

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 Masungbala?

Masungbala 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 4 other chiefdoms: [Bureh Kasseh Ma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/bureh-kasseh-ma/), [Magbema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/magbema/), [Sanda Magbolont](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-magbolont/) and [Tonko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/tonko-limba/). By area it is the 96th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 10.5% of [Kambia District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/). The centre of Masungbala is about 84 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 9.0964° N, 12.7792° 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: Masungbala

- 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)70 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:31) 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 Masungbala

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Bamoi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/bamoi/) 14 9 0 

[Benna](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/benna/) 40 11 0 

[Kawula](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/kawula/) 61 13 0 

[Kayenkassa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/kayenkassa/) 29 16 0 

[Mapolon](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/mapolon/) 10.0 9 0 

[Maserie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/maserie/) 18 12 0 

[Matengha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/matengha/) 9.4 5 0 

[Matilba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/matilba/) 11 4 0 

[Nonko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/nonko/) 38 22 0 

[Samu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/samu/) 33 14 0 

[Sumbuya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/sumbuya/) 14 7 0 

[Thalla](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/masungbala/thalla/) 31 20 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 Masungbala

Open gazetteers list **130 villages, towns and localities** in Masungbala. Settlements here lie between about 27 m and 83 m above sea level (median 58 m).

- Baki
- Banka Thalla
- Bantomy
- Bantumi
- Barmoi
- Basia
- Bena
- Benna
- Benneh
- Bom
- Bucha
- Bundu
- Buya
- Fikan
- Gbalan
- Gbanka
- Gbanker
- Gbanti
- Gbengefi
- Gberi
- Gbonko
- Gbonko-Thalla
- Hamdalaye
- Ka-inya
- Kachick
- Kachik
- Kadimbo
- Kagbungbo
- Kaimbo
- Kakunki
- Kalaia
- Kamalo
- Kamasunu
- Kania
- Kantin
- Kanu
- Karene
- Katulan
- Kayankassa
- Kayimbo-Lol
- Kiki
- Kisi
- Kitenti
- Komboya
- Kon-Femu
- Konbis
- Krima Kamp
- Krupa
- Kupr
- Laia
- Laminaia
- Laya
- Lungi
- Mabang
- Mabanka
- Mafaray
- Mafari
- Mafof
- Mafuri
- Magbapsa
- Magbele
- Magbulun
- Magbutan
- Makaiba
- Makamba
- Makanlu
- Makeni
- Makin
- Makoba
- Makoi
- Makoko
- Makonfimu
- Makul
- Makundi
- Malal
- Mang-ata
- Mange
- Maron
- Masama
- Maseri
- Maserie
- Masimara
- Masine
- Matamberi
- Matelibo
- Matemie
- Matenefuri
- Mateti
- Matilba
- Matinkaha
- Matinta
- Matoma
- Matukbu
- Mawaka
- Mawdia
- Mayaki
- Mayawso
- Mayola
- Misia
- Monolonoko
- Nonko
- Pamelap
- Pintikilie
- Pulun
- Ribi
- Ribie
- Robat
- Robomp
- Rochin
- Rogbanthy
- Rok-Toloh
- Rokantin
- Rokon
- Rolal-Kamathma
- Romaneh
- Romyema
- Rosint
- Rothain-Thalla
- Saraia
- Sela
- Sendugu
- Sentai
- Sheakaia
- Sumbuya
- Tasint
- Tauyia
- Wula
- Yema
- Yenkin
- Yenkisa

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 Masungbala

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Fuiya
- Kabamon
- Kagbete
- Kaloka
- Kamal
- Kamalon
- Kamendi
- Kapukan
- Koftina
- Kolakuri
- Kolis
- Kunditia
- Mafori
- Takumpa
- Yotong

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 Masungbala 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/).

## Quick answers

- Where is Masungbala?In Kambia District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Masungbala?35,452 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Masungbala?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Masungbala?About 115 people per km²
- What borders Masungbala?Bureh Kasseh Ma, Magbema, Sanda Magbolont and Tonko Limba
- What time zone is Masungbala in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Masungbala?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Masungbala?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Masungbala?130 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Masungbala?Settlements lie between 27 m and 83 m
- What is the best time to visit Masungbala?November to January
- What is the P-code of Masungbala?SL050105 (OCHA common operational dataset)