# Dibia, Karene District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Karene District 

# Dibia

Dibia is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Karene District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **17,303 people** in 2020 on 185 km² (about 94 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 81 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 17,303people (2020)
- 185km²
- 7sections

## How many people live in Dibia?

Dibia had an estimated **17,303 people** in 2020, 128th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 877 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 185 km², that is about **94 people per km²**, 72nd 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 ****2,290**

5–9 ****2,706**

10–14 ****2,068**

15–19 ****2,132**

20–24 ****1,616**

25–29 ****1,482**

30–34 ****1,058**

35–39 ****1,027**

40–44 ****730**

45–49 ****592**

50–54 ****456**

55–59 ****270**

60–64 ****274**

65–69 ****180**

70–74 ****159**

75–79 ****97**

80+ ****164**

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 Dibia?

Dibia 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: [Bureh Kasseh Ma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/bureh-kasseh-ma/), [Libeisaygahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/), [Maforki](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/maforki/), [Sanda Magbolont](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-magbolont/) and [TMS](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/). By area it is the 131st largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 3.3% of [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/). The centre of Dibia is about 84 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.9382° N, 12.6170° 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: Dibia

- 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)73 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry130 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 06:57, 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 Dibia

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Karine](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/karine/) 16 7 0 

[Kayembor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/kayembor/) 22 15 0 

[Konta Kargbo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/konta-kargbo/) 14 7 0 

[Mafonda](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/mafonda/) 69 31 0 

[Makabari](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/makabari/) 13 7 0 

[Makump](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/makump/) 34 13 0 

[Rogbalan](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/rogbalan/) 18 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 Dibia

Open gazetteers list **81 villages, towns and localities** in Dibia. Settlements here lie between about 21 m and 86 m above sea level (median 66 m).

- Balandugu
- Barmoilol
- Bom
- Bonka
- Fransa
- Gbalan
- Gbane
- Gbenke
- Gbenten
- Gbila
- Gbinti
- Gbiton
- Gbombana
- Gbomsul
- Gbonkopila
- Kalangba
- Kalangbani
- Kamba
- Karina
- Katik
- Kerife
- Kirima
- Konta
- Kotolon
- Kukuna
- Laia
- Mabai
- Mabere
- Mabokari
- Maboma
- Mabonto
- Mabunputa
- Mabure
- Mafawki
- Mafekina
- Mafundu
- Mafuri
- Magbankita
- Magbarabong
- Magbaren
- Magbolonto
- Magboroko
- Magboronga
- Makabari
- Makal
- Makali
- Makasi
- Makomne
- Makonko
- Makumne
- Makump
- Malal
- Maloko
- Maneip
- Mani
- Maribi
- Maron
- Masana
- Masane
- Masebe
- Maseka
- Mataine
- Matamu
- Matoi
- Matokoro
- Matukali
- Mawil
- Petifu
- Pulun
- Punkpunk
- Robat
- Rogbom
- Rosint
- Roten
- Rotifunk
- Rotuk
- Royel
- Taiama
- Wari
- Yema
- Yemalo

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 Dibia

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Kagbeta
- Kiyenkan
- Kotolon

### Hills and mountains

1 peak; 1 hill.

- Katulan · 168 m
- Roktolon · 168 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 Dibia 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 Dibia?In Karene District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Dibia?17,303 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dibia?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dibia?About 94 people per km²
- What borders Dibia?Bureh Kasseh Ma, Libeisaygahun, Maforki, Sanda Magbolont and TMS
- What time zone is Dibia in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Dibia?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Dibia?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dibia?81 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dibia?Settlements lie between 21 m and 86 m
- What is the highest point in Dibia?Katulan (168 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dibia?November to January
- What is the P-code of Dibia?SL050202 (OCHA common operational dataset)