# Sanda Loko, Karene District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/ Chiefdom · Karene District # Sanda Loko Sanda Loko is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Karene District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **50,256 people** in 2020 on 600 km² (about 84 per km²). It is divided into 15 sections. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 50,256people (2020) - 600km² - 15sections - 4mapped services ## How many people live in Sanda Loko? Sanda Loko had an estimated **50,256 people** in 2020, 46th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 977 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 600 km², that is about **84 people per km²**, 83rd 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 ****6,652** 5–9 ****7,858** 10–14 ****6,007** 15–19 ****6,191** 20–24 ****4,693** 25–29 ****4,304** 30–34 ****3,074** 35–39 ****2,984** 40–44 ****2,122** 45–49 ****1,719** 50–54 ****1,326** 55–59 ****784** 60–64 ****798** 65–69 ****523** 70–74 ****464** 75–79 ****282** 80+ ****477** 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 Sanda Loko? Sanda Loko 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 6 other chiefdoms: [Biriwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/biriwa/), [Gbanti Kamarank](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/), [Kasunko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/), [Magbaimba Ndorh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/), [Sella Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sella-limba/) and [Tonko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/tonko-limba/). By area it is the 39th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 10.9% of [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/). The centre of Sanda Loko is about 162 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 9.4373° N, 12.1157° 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: Sanda Loko - 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)150 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry165 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:56, sunset around 18:30). 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 Sanda Loko Section Area km² Localities Services [Banka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/banka/) 16 7 0 [Benia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/benia/) 33 10 0 [Kaindema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/kaindema/) 23 8 0 [Kamalu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/kamalu/) 2.8 1 4 [Kania](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/kania/) 8.8 3 0 [Kindia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/kindia/) 124 11 0 [Laminaya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/laminaya/) 67 8 0 [Madina](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/madina/) 84 10 0 [Maharibo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/maharibo/) 65 9 0 [Makapa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/makapa/) 40 13 0 [Makwie Loko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/makwie-loko/) 47 9 0 [Manathi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/manathi/) 46 11 0 [Maparay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/maparay/) 16 8 0 [Rothatha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/rothatha/) 19 6 0 [Timbo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/timbo/) 8.6 3 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 Sanda Loko Open gazetteers list **111 villages, towns and localities** in Sanda Loko. Settlements here lie between about 55 m and 300 m above sea level (median 105 m). - Baka - Bandili - Banka - Bankabi - Banku - Benia - Bomboya - Bombu - Boronka - Bunka - Chembu - Fadugu - Funknyin - Gbalan - Gbane - Gberi - Gbon-a - Gbonko - Hankili - Kagbenta - Kaimbo - Kamalu - Kambia - Kamrabai - Kania - Kasolo - Kategeia - Katente - Katingbi - Kawally Limba - Kedema - Kindia - Koba - Komaia - Kotohun - Kumbu - Kunshu - Kuntai - Kupr - Laia - Laminaia - Mabai - Mabaine - Mabamba - Mabanta - Mabem - Macheng-a - Machoko - Machugu - Madina - Magbule - Maharibu - Mahindi - Makali - Makangwi - Makeli - Makindi - Makiragbu - Makoba - Makobi - Makoko - Makugu - Makundi - Makwi - Malikia - Mamaso - Manahun - Mang-aibe - Mankala - Manki - Manyerehun - Maron - Maruka - Masasi - Maseka - Masobai - Masong-a - Masoti - Masumba - Matanke - Mateint - Matikili - Matoi - Matonkapa - Mawanta - Mayali - Mayola - Moyamba - Ndierehun - Nerehun - Niehunguru - N’jalihu - N’jerihun - Pendembu - Pintekeli - Pipiwahun - Rochin - Rogban - Sauhun - Sentai - Sihun - Siria - Small Kampala - Sunia - Tanke - Tata - Tendokom - Timbo - Togbohun - Wari - 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 Sanda Loko Named natural and historic features inside Sanda Loko, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 27 rivers and streams. - Bama - Batgbana - Gbeka - Gbonko - Gurla - Kaindia - Kawai - Kwikwiya - Maboi - Maga - Mahigbe - Makaha - Makori - Makoti - Makule - Makun - Makundiu - Masarai - Masigeri - Matage - Matambi - Matei - Matomu - Mawuyo …and 3 more. ### Hills and mountains 9 hills; 4 mountains. - Sakari · 472 m - Kotuwu · 361 m - Matindia · 352 m - Mayajo · 300 m - Yiwa · 276 m - Sako · 275 m - Bung-e · 258 m - Kawula Hill · 246 m - Mahulon · 239 m - Bumbo · 236 m - Kiangba · 236 m - Chobo · 157 m - Makesi · 126 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 Sanda Loko 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/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sanda Loko Places mapped inside Sanda Loko in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools4 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 Sanda Loko?In Karene District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Sanda Loko?50,256 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Sanda Loko?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Sanda Loko?About 84 people per km² - What borders Sanda Loko?Biriwa, Gbanti Kamarank, Kasunko, Magbaimba Ndorh, Sella Limba and Tonko Limba - What time zone is Sanda Loko in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Sanda Loko?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Sanda Loko?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sanda Loko?111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sanda Loko?Settlements lie between 55 m and 300 m - What is the highest point in Sanda Loko?Sakari (472 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sanda Loko?November to January - What is the P-code of Sanda Loko?SL050207 (OCHA common operational dataset)