# Sanda Tendaran, Karene District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/ Chiefdom · Karene District # Sanda Tendaran Sanda Tendaran is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Karene District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **29,243 people** in 2020 on 359 km² (about 81 per km²). It is divided into 10 sections. 81 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 29,243people (2020) - 359km² - 10sections ## How many people live in Sanda Tendaran? Sanda Tendaran had an estimated **29,243 people** in 2020, 98th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 359 km², that is about **81 people per km²**, 89th 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 ****3,870** 5–9 ****4,572** 10–14 ****3,495** 15–19 ****3,602** 20–24 ****2,731** 25–29 ****2,504** 30–34 ****1,788** 35–39 ****1,736** 40–44 ****1,234** 45–49 ****1,000** 50–54 ****772** 55–59 ****456** 60–64 ****465** 65–69 ****304** 70–74 ****270** 75–79 ****164** 80+ ****278** 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 Tendaran? Sanda Tendaran 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: [Gbanti Kamarank](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/), [Gbendembu Ngowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/), [Libeisaygahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/), [Magbaimba Ndorh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/) and [Sanda Magbolont](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-magbolont/). By area it is the 79th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.5% of [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/). The centre of Sanda Tendaran is about 125 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 9.1579° N, 12.3244° 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 Tendaran - 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)113 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry149 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:29) 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 Sanda Tendaran Section Area km² Localities Services [Kalangba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/kalangba/) 24 10 0 [Kukuna](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/kukuna/) 32 6 0 [Marampa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/marampa/) 30 4 0 [Masisan](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/masisan/) 54 13 0 [Mateboi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/mateboi/) 51 6 0 [Rogbin](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/rogbin/) 38 21 0 [Rogboreh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/rogboreh/) 17 7 0 [Rosos](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/rosos/) 62 5 0 [Sendugu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/sendugu/) 12 5 0 [Yankabala](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/yankabala/) 39 10 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 Tendaran Open gazetteers list **81 villages, towns and localities** in Sanda Tendaran. Settlements here lie between about 48 m and 226 m above sea level (median 79 m). - Bamoi - Bantoro - Batkome - Bena - Bisungo - Bom - Bombana - Bure - Gbane - Gbela - Gbengefi - Gbin - Gbitan - Gbombana - Kaiampo - Kaiogbo - Kalangba - Konte - Kuntaia - Mabala - Mabundunga - Mabuti - Mafabu - Mafuri - Magbapsa - Magbasa - Magbele - Magbeti - Makaiba - Makamala - Makaranki - Makobonko - Makulon - Makuri - Makuru - Makwahe - Makwi - Malama - Malo - Mamaso - Mampa - Manaipe - Mandiaka - Mang-aibe - Marampa - Marata - Marumbu - Masaktaba - Masampa - Masasa - Masata - Mashaka - Masisa - Masungbu - Masuri - Mateboi - Matinka - Matiti - Matoi - Matoyoka - Mawanti - Mayalunka - Mayambofu - Mayampa - Mayawso - Mentagba - Ndierehun - Nonko - Pulun - Ribia - Robat - Rosos - Saka - Sana - Shota - Simba - Sindugu - Wari - Yamanigbunti - Yankabana - Yankalol 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 Tendaran Named natural and historic features inside Sanda Tendaran, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 21 rivers and streams. - Gata - Kafutuo - Kasete - Mabaki - Mabanta - Makona - Makuru - Makurubula - Mampa - Mamule - Maraton - Masagbonka - Masvip - Mavovol - Mawutran - Moibena - Sara - Sos - Tmpaiim - Yanka - Yanka ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Chinkakuli · 277 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 Tendaran 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 Sanda Tendaran?In Karene District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Sanda Tendaran?29,243 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Sanda Tendaran?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Sanda Tendaran?About 81 people per km² - What borders Sanda Tendaran?Gbanti Kamarank, Gbendembu Ngowa, Libeisaygahun, Magbaimba Ndorh and Sanda Magbolont - What time zone is Sanda Tendaran in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Sanda Tendaran?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Sanda Tendaran?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sanda Tendaran?81 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sanda Tendaran?Settlements lie between 48 m and 226 m - What is the highest point in Sanda Tendaran?Chinkakuli (277 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sanda Tendaran?November to January - What is the P-code of Sanda Tendaran?SL050208 (OCHA common operational dataset)