# Libeisaygahun, Karene District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Karene District 

# Libeisaygahun

Libeisaygahun is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Karene District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **18,061 people** in 2020 on 527 km² (about 34 per km²). It is divided into 17 sections. 123 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 18,061people (2020)
- 527km²
- 17sections

## How many people live in Libeisaygahun?

Libeisaygahun had an estimated **18,061 people** in 2020, 125th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 928 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 527 km², that is about **34 people per km²**, 150th 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 ****2,390**

5–9 ****2,824**

10–14 ****2,159**

15–19 ****2,224**

20–24 ****1,687**

25–29 ****1,546**

30–34 ****1,105**

35–39 ****1,073**

40–44 ****763**

45–49 ****618**

50–54 ****476**

55–59 ****282**

60–64 ****287**

65–69 ****187**

70–74 ****167**

75–79 ****101**

80+ ****172**

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 Libeisaygahun?

Libeisaygahun 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 7 other chiefdoms: [Buya Romende](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/), [Dibia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/), [Gbendembu Ngowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/), [Makari Gbanti](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/), [Sanda Magbolont](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-magbolont/), [Sanda Tendaran](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/) and [TMS](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/). By area it is the 46th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 9.5% of [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/). The centre of Libeisaygahun is about 104 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.9985° N, 12.4425° 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: Libeisaygahun

- 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)93 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry144 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 18:32).

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 Libeisaygahun

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Batkanu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/batkanu/) 39 5 0 

[Gbaray Bana](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/gbaray-bana/) 36 10 0 

[Mafonda](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/mafonda/) 74 16 0 

[Mafonikay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/mafonikay/) 11 5 0 

[Magbafth](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/magbafth/) 23 14 0 

[Magbaingba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/magbaingba/) 39 5 0 

[Magbanamba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/magbanamba/) 29 6 0 

[Makaiba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/makaiba/) 42 8 0 

[Makayrembay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/makayrembay/) 14 3 0 

[Mandawahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/mandawahun/) 60 8 0 

[Manyakoi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/manyakoi/) 44 8 0 

[Maron](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/maron/) 27 15 0 

[Mayankay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/mayankay/) 19 1 0 

[Robaka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/robaka/) 18 6 0 

[Robombeh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/robombeh/) 13 7 0 

[Rotha-Tha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/rotha-tha/) 18 9 0 

[Simbaya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/simbaya/) 22 9 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 Libeisaygahun

Open gazetteers list **123 villages, towns and localities** in Libeisaygahun. Settlements here lie between about 47 m and 95 m above sea level (median 68 m).

- Baka
- Bane
- Batkanu
- Bombo
- Bongonga
- Bumbe
- Diabama
- Funkin
- Funknyin
- Furikaria
- Futa
- Gbanti
- Gberi
- Gbonko
- Kalangba
- Kampundi
- Kasonya
- Kenema
- Kupr
- Lungi
- Mabana
- Mabanki
- Mabata
- Mabeke
- Maboboi
- Mabure
- Mafarama
- Mafenke
- Mafumbia
- Mafuri
- Magbafat
- Magbai
- Magbana
- Magbengba
- Magbinamba
- Magbumbu
- Mahakoi
- Mahera
- Mahukwi
- Mahuti
- Maiyinde
- Makaba
- Makaiba
- Makali
- Makalimu
- Makamba
- Makao
- Makapr
- Makasi
- Makata
- Makemoko
- Makenke
- Makerimbe
- Makerimbi
- Makese
- Maketahi
- Makinkihe
- Makombe
- Makubwe
- Makump
- Makundu
- Malahagbehoi
- Malal
- Malansar
- Maleberige
- Maligia
- Mamagui
- Mambui
- Mamonda
- Mandonko
- Mangugbe
- Mankahun
- Mankaimo
- Mankara
- Manyako
- Mapuri
- Marenka
- Maron
- Marunkari
- Marunko
- Masanba
- Masati
- Masengbe
- Maseri
- Masetigi
- Mashebra
- Masheka
- Mashemeri
- Masigru
- Masim
- Masine
- Masongo
- Masuri
- Mataine
- Matambe
- Matan
- Matandu
- Matas
- Matimbi
- Matuku
- Matutu
- Matwa
- Mawantan
- Mayanki
- Mayo
- Mayora
- Morbigema
- Petifu
- Pulun
- Punku
- Ribi
- Rochin
- Rosar
- Roten
- Sendugu
- Simbaia
- Sindugu
- Sokorima
- Tata
- Taua
- Timne
- Wari
- Womakamumu

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 Libeisaygahun

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

### Water

34 rivers and streams.

- Babria
- Baratungo
- Batabana
- Batianga
- Belia
- Bogbo
- Dandaya
- Danyer
- Ganine
- Gbarana
- Gbunguru
- Gokwinjia
- Guni
- Hapea
- Kabob
- Kamorka
- Karaha
- Kasete
- Kasolo
- Mabet
- Makama
- Makara
- Malop
- Mandan

…and 10 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Fintema · 136 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 Libeisaygahun 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 Libeisaygahun?In Karene District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Libeisaygahun?18,061 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Libeisaygahun?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Libeisaygahun?About 34 people per km²
- What borders Libeisaygahun?Buya Romende, Dibia, Gbendembu Ngowa, Makari Gbanti, Sanda Magbolont, Sanda Tendaran and TMS
- What time zone is Libeisaygahun in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Libeisaygahun?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Libeisaygahun?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Libeisaygahun?123 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Libeisaygahun?Settlements lie between 47 m and 95 m
- What is the highest point in Libeisaygahun?Fintema (136 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Libeisaygahun?November to January
- What is the P-code of Libeisaygahun?SL050206 (OCHA common operational dataset)