# Buya Romende, Karene District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Karene District 

# Buya Romende

Buya Romende is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Karene District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **38,222 people** in 2020 on 432 km² (about 88 per km²). It is divided into 12 sections. 122 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 38,222people (2020)
- 432km²
- 12sections

## How many people live in Buya Romende?

Buya Romende had an estimated **38,222 people** in 2020, 71st of 161 chiefdoms. There are 884 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 432 km², that is about **88 people per km²**, 76th 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. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,059**

5–9 ****5,977**

10–14 ****4,569**

15–19 ****4,708**

20–24 ****3,569**

25–29 ****3,273**

30–34 ****2,338**

35–39 ****2,269**

40–44 ****1,613**

45–49 ****1,308**

50–54 ****1,008**

55–59 ****596**

60–64 ****607**

65–69 ****397**

70–74 ****353**

75–79 ****214**

80+ ****363**

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 Buya Romende?

Buya Romende lies in [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/), [North Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 5 other chiefdoms: [Libeisaygahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/), [Maforki](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/maforki/), [Makari Gbanti](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/), [Marampa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/marampa/) and [TMS](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/). By area it is the 62nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 7.8% of [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/). The centre of Buya Romende is about 96 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.8187° N, 12.4332° 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: Buya Romende

- 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)87 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry154 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:30) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:56, sunset around 18:33).

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 Buya Romende

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Foredugu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/foredugu/) 73 20 0 

[Gbaran Kamba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/gbaran-kamba/) 87 21 0 

[Kamasundu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/kamasundu/) 22 9 0 

[Mabureh Buya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/mabureh-buya/) 21 9 0 

[Mabureh Mende](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/mabureh-mende/) 30 8 0 

[Magbengbe](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/magbengbe/) 20 12 0 

[Manungbu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/manungbu/) 46 12 0 

[Petifu Bana](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/petifu-bana/) 25 11 0 

[Robis](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/robis/) 35 9 0 

[Rokel](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/rokel/) 13 6 0 

[Rosint](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/rosint/) 31 16 0 

[Worreh Mapoteh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/worreh-mapoteh/) 30 7 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 Buya Romende

Open gazetteers list **122 villages, towns and localities** in Buya Romende. Settlements here lie between about 46 m and 96 m above sea level (median 73 m).

- Babai
- Bane
- Banka
- Bantamo
- Bom
- Bumba
- Bumbe
- Bunka
- Bunkeli
- Bura
- Burahun
- Buya
- Foredugu
- Fotani
- Fransa
- Fulatown
- Gbalan
- Gbaran
- Gbese
- Gbombana
- Kalangba
- Kamasundu
- Kamba
- Karine
- Kinkimba
- Kolifa
- Komrabai
- Kon
- Konta
- Kumnabai
- Kutenkar
- Mabasi
- Mabidba
- Mabunka
- Mabure
- Madiba
- Madika
- Madina
- Mafinta
- Mafonti
- Mafuri
- Mafuribala
- Mafurifi
- Mafurikona
- Magbana
- Magbanda
- Magbengbe
- Magbokai
- Magbonkane
- Makaba
- Makala
- Makambo
- Makankwi
- Makapr
- Makapra
- Makaranki
- Makel
- Makin
- Makindo
- Makola
- Makonimo
- Makonko
- Makum
- Makundi
- Makut
- Malal
- Maloko
- Mamari
- Mamosa
- Mankane
- Mankene
- Manunku
- Manuntene
- Mapana
- Maribo
- Marunko
- Masailo
- Masamboi
- Masamu
- Masanasi
- Masema
- Masembe
- Masheka
- Masine
- Maso
- Masoko
- Masonki
- Matankor
- Matene
- Mateni
- Matogbai
- Matoko
- Mayando
- Mayanku
- Melikeri
- Mendi
- Moyaki
- Moyene
- Pepel
- Petifu
- Pulu
- Robis
- Rogbalan
- Rogbaran
- Rokel
- Rosal
- Rosint
- Roten
- Rowal
- Royel
- Tana
- Taren
- Taua
- Tiama
- Tofofu
- Tongbai
- Wari
- Waribana
- Wula
- Yama
- Yanka
- Yasi

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 Buya Romende

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

### Water

41 rivers and streams.

- Bacheri
- Batabit
- Batabobo
- Batalo
- Batalol
- Batamonkoni
- Batapieh
- Batapuntung
- Batpolon
- Bia
- Dufiya
- Kabala
- Kapa
- Kasete
- Kote
- Magbos
- Magbwila
- Makonko
- Makonto
- Maliki
- Mama
- Mampuro
- Masagbaine
- Masambola

…and 17 more.

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 Buya Romende and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Karene District, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,431 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (735 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 27 1 

Feb 30 5 

Mar 31 5 

Apr 31 30 

May 29 121 

Jun 27 322 

Jul 25 596 

Aug 25 735 

Sep 25 395 

Oct 26 172 

Nov 26 46 

Dec 26 3 

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Buya Romende?In Karene District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Buya Romende?38,222 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Buya Romende?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Buya Romende?About 88 people per km²
- What borders Buya Romende?Libeisaygahun, Maforki, Makari Gbanti, Marampa and TMS
- What time zone is Buya Romende in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Buya Romende?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Buya Romende?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Buya Romende?122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Buya Romende?Settlements lie between 46 m and 96 m
- What is the best time to visit Buya Romende?November to January
- What is the P-code of Buya Romende?SL050201 (OCHA common operational dataset)