# Kaffu Bullom, Port Loko District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Port Loko District 

# Kaffu Bullom

Kaffu Bullom is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Port Loko District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **134,340 people** in 2020 on 168 km² (about 800 per km²). It is divided into 8 sections. 86 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 46 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 134,340people (2020)
- 168km²
- 8sections
- 46mapped services

## How many people live in Kaffu Bullom?

Kaffu Bullom had an estimated **134,340 people** in 2020 — 19.6% of Port Loko District, 10th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 965 women for every 1,000 men (above the Port Loko District figure of 921). Spread over 168 km², that is about **800 people per km²**, 15th 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 (it is 19 across Port Loko District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****17,780**

5–9 ****21,007**

10–14 ****16,059**

15–19 ****16,549**

20–24 ****12,544**

25–29 ****11,504**

30–34 ****8,217**

35–39 ****7,974**

40–44 ****5,672**

45–49 ****4,596**

50–54 ****3,542**

55–59 ****2,095**

60–64 ****2,134**

65–69 ****1,397**

70–74 ****1,241**

75–79 ****753**

80+ ****1,277**

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 Kaffu Bullom?

Kaffu Bullom lies in [Port Loko District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/), [North Western Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 1 other chiefdom: [Lokomasama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/lokomasama/). By area it is the 135th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 3.6% of [Port Loko District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/). The centre of Kaffu Bullom is about 16 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 45 km from Port Loko, the main town of Port Loko District. The centre point is at 8.6173° N, 13.1668° 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: Kaffu Bullom

- 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)3.2 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry117 km

### Nearest railway station

Former Hill Station (Hill Station), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 18:36).

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 Kaffu Bullom

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Foronkoya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/foronkoya/) 23 16 26 

[Kasongha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/kasongha/) 31 12 4 

[Lungi](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/lungi/) 38 20 6 

[Mahera](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/mahera/) 1.9 2 8 

[Mamanki](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/mamanki/) 31 12 0 

[Mayaya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/mayaya/) 15 13 0 

[Rosint](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/rosint/) 18 8 1 

[Yongro](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/kaffu-bullom/yongro/) 10 5 1 

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 Kaffu Bullom

Open gazetteers list **86 villages, towns and localities** in Kaffu Bullom. The largest with a recorded population: Tintafor (5,460), Masoyila (3,658), Sawkta (3,452) and Konakridee (3,104). Settlements here lie between about -1 m and 41 m above sea level (median 28 m).

- Aku Town
- Baia
- Bambali
- Benke
- Bimbaia
- Bomodia
- Bullom
- Cotton Tree
- Dentema
- Denti
- Eneya
- Gbane
- Gbanelol
- Gberi
- Gbonko
- Kafunka
- Kagbanlama
- Kagbeli
- Kamasundo
- Kambia
- Kamem
- Kasongha
- Kasuan
- Kataiku
- Kenenday
- Kerife
- Ketelle
- Kirima
- Kitonki
- Koboia
- Kolia
- Konakridee
- Konkan
- Konkor
- Kupr
- Kurankoya
- Lansetee
- Lungi
- Lungi-Town
- Mabaki
- Mabendo
- Madina
- Mahera
- Makasa
- Makumpan Tadi
- Maloko
- Mamanki
- Mape
- Mapotee
- Masoyila
- Mayaia
- Mondo
- New London
- Pawulay
- Petifu
- Piwoli
- Ponka
- Robis
- Rogbane Bana
- Rogbanti
- Rogberay
- Rogbom
- Rogbombali
- Rosint
- Rotifunk
- Rowal
- Royenkala
- Samuya
- Sanda
- Sania
- Santigiyadodi
- Sawkta
- Sumbuya
- Tadi
- Tagrin
- Tintafor
- Tonkoya
- Tulomasaw
- Tulun
- Tumbu Bana
- Tumbu Lol
- Yeliba
- Yelkakrom
- Yema
- Yongro
- Yuria

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 Kaffu Bullom

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

### Coast and islands

5 islands; 1 headland.

- Kakim Island
- Konkaw Island
- Tagrin Point
- Yeligank Island
- Yeliwor Island
- Yema Island

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Freetown-Lungi International Airport

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 Kaffu Bullom and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Port Loko District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,360 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (628 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 2 

Feb 27 5 

Mar 28 8 

Apr 28 34 

May 28 136 

Jun 26 367 

Jul 25 534 

Aug 25 628 

Sep 25 391 

Oct 26 186 

Nov 26 65 

Dec 25 6 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kaffu Bullom

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels16
- Schools17
- Restaurants2
- Police stations2

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 Kaffu Bullom?In Port Loko District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Kaffu Bullom?134,340 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaffu Bullom?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaffu Bullom?About 800 people per km²
- What borders Kaffu Bullom?Lokomasama
- What time zone is Kaffu Bullom in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kaffu Bullom?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Kaffu Bullom?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kaffu Bullom?86 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kaffu Bullom?Settlements lie between -1 m and 41 m
- What is the best time to visit Kaffu Bullom?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Kaffu Bullom?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaffu Bullom?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaffu Bullom?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaffu Bullom?SL050302 (OCHA common operational dataset)