# Tambakha, Karene District – Sections, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/

Chiefdom · Karene District 

# Tambakha

Tambakha is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Karene District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **42,918 people** in 2020 on 2,425 km² (about 18 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 147 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 42,918people (2020)
- 2,425km²
- 5sections
- 4mapped services

## How many people live in Tambakha?

Tambakha had an estimated **42,918 people** in 2020, 54th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 2,425 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 160th 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 ****5,681**

5–9 ****6,711**

10–14 ****5,130**

15–19 ****5,287**

20–24 ****4,007**

25–29 ****3,675**

30–34 ****2,625**

35–39 ****2,548**

40–44 ****1,812**

45–49 ****1,468**

50–54 ****1,132**

55–59 ****669**

60–64 ****681**

65–69 ****446**

70–74 ****397**

75–79 ****241**

80+ ****408**

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 Tambakha?

Tambakha 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: [Bramaia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/bramaia/), [Kasunko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/), [Sella Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sella-limba/), [Tonko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/tonko-limba/) and [Wara Wara Bafod](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/wara-wara-bafod/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 43.9% of [Karene District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/). The centre of Tambakha is about 177 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7076° N, 12.2000° W.

Source: [Government of Sierra Leone via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sle).

## Things to see in and around Tambakha

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Tambakha: 1 attraction.

- Outamba-Kimili National Park · attraction

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Tambakha

- 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

- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry155 km
- Lungi International Airport (FNA) · Freetown (Lungi-Town)163 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 06:57, 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 Tambakha

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Dugutha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/dugutha/) 787 18 1 

[Moria](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/moria/) 197 35 1 

[Paramount Chief Se](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/paramount-chief-se/) 517 38 2 

[Simibue](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/simibue/) 573 38 0 

[Thalla](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/thalla/) 350 27 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 Tambakha

Open gazetteers list **147 villages, towns and localities** in Tambakha. The largest with a recorded population: Loma (3,435). Settlements here lie between about 52 m and 486 m above sea level (median 106 m).

- Babakalia
- Badugula
- Baka
- Balentakura
- Baremakha
- Bareta
- Batkanu
- Belide
- Bendugu
- Bolota
- Bonkofoton
- Boroso
- Bumba
- Dakanene
- Dandaia
- Dansogoia
- Dokhonaia
- Donia
- Doukabia
- Dubaia
- Dugaia
- Dumbaia
- Fadugu
- Falabadi
- Fana
- Fansige
- Fasakura
- Fentikhuri
- Feremusaia
- Fintonia
- Fodia
- Fondokhuri
- Fonkadunki
- Foria
- Foto
- Foya
- Ganya
- Gbarian
- Gberia
- Gbiabu
- Gongolo
- Gorokura
- Goyo
- Heremakono
- Hundokuri
- Kabaia
- Kabuya
- Kalimaia
- Kalimata
- Kamataga
- Kambaia
- Kania
- Kanka
- Kankwia
- Kansigeia
- Karafili
- Karinta
- Kawono
- Kerife
- Kiliiri
- Kinto
- Kisoni
- Kita
- Kola-iri
- Kole
- Kombo
- Komoia
- Kondebu
- Kondita
- Konia
- Korifan
- Kortor
- Kotifon
- Koto
- Kubaka
- Kufune
- Kuku
- Kumba
- Kumbu
- Kumunkhuri
- Kunaka
- Kundakura
- Kunsuta
- Kuru
- Kurukuru
- Laia
- Lakhata
- Litia
- Loma
- Lontonkhuri
- Lunguri
- Madina
- Mambia
- Mamu
- Mawdia
- Medina Dula
- Melikhuri
- Misila
- Moria
- Morigbaia
- Morikambaia
- Muinta
- Namania
- Nelbun
- Nyamba
- Sainya
- Salakunda
- Salakunlaia
- Samaia
- Samakun
- Sekodeko
- Seneya
- Senki
- Senyekhuri
- Simbaria
- Simi
- Siminkhuri
- Sindeya
- Siriminkora
- Sirminkora
- Sokia
- Sugeta
- Sulimania
- Sumata
- Suri
- Tabuna
- Tabuna Tanene
- Takadakura
- Takasa
- Tanene
- Tara
- Tasen
- Tembu
- Tenkere
- Tinkadara
- Tugure
- Wania
- Wantankan
- Winsa
- Wundefili
- Yana
- Yangua
- Yatia
- Yembedara
- Yemere
- Yonfon
- Yungula

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 Tambakha

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

### Water

25 rivers and streams.

- Badi
- Bendekluiri
- Dendeli
- Duguta
- Gbetena
- Gongolo
- Kabo
- Kaloko
- Kisi
- Kole
- Kolelo
- Kon
- Kon
- Kumba
- Kundukhuri
- Litia
- Lolo
- Malonkhuri
- Masokhur
- Matakura
- Mongo
- Murunkan
- Takure
- Wawa

…and 1 more.

### Hills and mountains

18 mountains; 7 hills; 5 peaks.

- Kankua Geme · 826 m
- Moriakri · 703 m
- Kuru Hills · 657 m
- Simba · 613 m
- Sia · 514 m
- Kansiga · 437 m
- Kambaia · 435 m
- Kuruntoki · 401 m
- Tambara · 390 m
- Kundaia · 371 m
- Kania · 344 m
- Mame · 341 m
- Sanda · 338 m
- Saram · 330 m
- Yatia · 322 m
- Konkoro · 301 m
- Sendeya · 294 m
- Kani · 293 m
- Saniageia · 289 m
- Kotokhuri · 288 m
- Tamigela · 285 m
- Kerife · 258 m
- Folokhuri · 242 m
- Tinkadara · 227 m

…and 6 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks.

- Kilimi National Park
- Outamba Kilimi National Park

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 Tambakha 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 Tambakha

Places mapped inside Tambakha in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hotels2
- Schools2

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 Tambakha?In Karene District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Tambakha?42,918 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tambakha?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tambakha?About 18 people per km²
- What borders Tambakha?Bramaia, Kasunko, Sella Limba, Tonko Limba and Wara Wara Bafod
- What is there to see in Tambakha?Outamba-Kimili National Park
- What time zone is Tambakha in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tambakha?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Tambakha?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tambakha?147 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tambakha?Settlements lie between 52 m and 486 m
- What is the highest point in Tambakha?Kankua Geme (826 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tambakha?November to January
- What is the P-code of Tambakha?SL050210 (OCHA common operational dataset)