# TMS, Port Loko District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/ Chiefdom · Port Loko District # TMS TMS is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Port Loko District, North Western Province. It had an estimated **34,333 people** in 2020 on 189 km² (about 181 per km²). It is divided into 6 sections. 60 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 34,333people (2020) - 189km² - 6sections ## How many people live in TMS? TMS had an estimated **34,333 people** in 2020 — 5.0% of Port Loko District, 83rd of 161 chiefdoms. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (above the Port Loko District figure of 921). Spread over 189 km², that is about **181 people per km²**, 28th 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 ****4,545** 5–9 ****5,368** 10–14 ****4,104** 15–19 ****4,229** 20–24 ****3,205** 25–29 ****2,940** 30–34 ****2,099** 35–39 ****2,038** 40–44 ****1,449** 45–49 ****1,175** 50–54 ****905** 55–59 ****535** 60–64 ****545** 65–69 ****357** 70–74 ****317** 75–79 ****193** 80+ ****327** 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 TMS? TMS 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 4 other chiefdoms: [Buya Romende](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/), [Dibia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/dibia/), [Libeisaygahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/) and [Maforki](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/maforki/). By area it is the 129th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 4.1% of [Port Loko District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/). The centre of TMS is about 78 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 20 km from Port Loko, the main town of Port Loko District. The centre point is at 8.8254° N, 12.6190° 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: TMS - 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)67 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry137 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:57, sunset around 18:33). 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 TMS Section Area km² Localities Services [Kambia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/kambia/) 23 7 0 [Kanu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/kanu/) 33 12 0 [Kargbo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/kargbo/) 24 10 0 [Konkorie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/konkorie/) 41 13 0 [Magbapsa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/magbapsa/) 28 14 0 [Malakuray](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/tms/malakuray/) 41 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 TMS Open gazetteers list **60 villages, towns and localities** in TMS. Settlements here lie between about 45 m and 86 m above sea level (median 63 m). - Baka - Bane - Banguru - Banka - Barmoi - Benkia - Bunga - Fotani - Futa - Gberi - Gbila - Gbonke - Gbonkeh - Kakuta - Kalangba - Kambia - Katik - Konike - Kumrabai - Kunsu - Maban - Mabent-He - Mabonka - Mabundu - Maburefet - Made - Mafengbe - Mafufune - Mafuri - Magbafat - Magbankan - Magbapsa - Magbema - Magberi - Magbulum - Makane - Makapr - Malafang - Mamboi - Manso - Maranka - Marenka - Masangban - Maso - Matawkora - Matekere - Mateti - Mawur - Mayira - Melikuru - Moria - Robat - Robis - Robun - Rokel - Rolip - Rosint - Roten - Sanda - Yema 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 TMS Named natural and historic features inside TMS, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Boyo - Makase - Tolia 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 TMS 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/). ## Quick answers - Where is TMS?In Port Loko District, North Western Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of TMS?34,333 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in TMS?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of TMS?About 181 people per km² - What borders TMS?Buya Romende, Dibia, Libeisaygahun and Maforki - What time zone is TMS in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in TMS?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in TMS?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in TMS?60 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of TMS?Settlements lie between 45 m and 86 m - What is the best time to visit TMS?November to March - What is the P-code of TMS?SL050308 (OCHA common operational dataset)