# Gbanti Kamarank, Bombali District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/ Chiefdom · Bombali District # Gbanti Kamarank Gbanti Kamarank is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bombali District, Northern Province. It had an estimated **31,766 people** in 2020 on 399 km² (about 80 per km²). It is divided into 17 sections. 113 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 31,766people (2020) - 399km² - 17sections - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Gbanti Kamarank? Gbanti Kamarank had an estimated **31,766 people** in 2020 — 6.7% of Bombali District, 90th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 968 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bombali District figure of 948). Spread over 399 km², that is about **80 people per km²**, 91st 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 Bombali District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,204** 5–9 ****4,967** 10–14 ****3,798** 15–19 ****3,913** 20–24 ****2,966** 25–29 ****2,720** 30–34 ****1,943** 35–39 ****1,885** 40–44 ****1,341** 45–49 ****1,087** 50–54 ****837** 55–59 ****495** 60–64 ****504** 65–69 ****330** 70–74 ****293** 75–79 ****178** 80+ ****302** 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 Gbanti Kamarank? Gbanti Kamarank lies in [Bombali District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/), [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 5 other chiefdoms: [Magbaimba Ndorh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/), [Sanda Loko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/), [Sanda Magbolont](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-magbolont/), [Sanda Tendaran](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/) and [Tonko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/kambia/tonko-limba/). By area it is the 70th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 10.0% of [Bombali District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/). The centre of Gbanti Kamarank is about 136 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 51 km from Makeni, the main town of Bombali District. The centre point is at 9.2782° N, 12.2932° 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: Gbanti Kamarank - 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)123 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry148 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 18:31). 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 Gbanti Kamarank Section Area km² Localities Services [Gbenkfay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/gbenkfay/) 27 13 0 [Gbonkobana](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/gbonkobana/) 18 4 0 [Kamaranka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/kamaranka/) 11 7 1 [Kambia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/kambia/) 30 6 0 [Kayourgbor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/kayourgbor/) 54 8 0 [Laminaya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/laminaya/) 39 4 0 [Makulon](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/makulon/) 48 11 0 [Makumray A](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/makumray-a/) 20 5 0 [Makumray B](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/makumray-b/) 12 1 0 [Rogberay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/rogberay/) 33 8 0 [Romaneh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/romaneh/) 28 12 0 [Royeama A](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/royeama-a/) 14 10 0 [Royeama B](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/royeama-b/) 13 9 0 [Sakuma A](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/sakuma-a/) 18 8 0 [Sakuma B](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/sakuma-b/) 12 3 0 [Sendugu A](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/sendugu-a/) 14 6 0 [Sendugu B](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/sendugu-b/) 7.9 6 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 Gbanti Kamarank Open gazetteers list **113 villages, towns and localities** in Gbanti Kamarank. Settlements here lie between about 55 m and 228 m above sea level (median 90 m). - Bangkuru - Banka - Basia - Bat - Bom - Bongka - Fula - Gbalan - Gbane - Gbanti - Gbengefi - Gberi - Gbinti - Gbomsul - Gbonkofol - Gubehun - Kagbonkan - Kaiogbo - Kalangba - Kamalo Lol - Kamaranka - Kamasunu - Kambia - Kanipo - Katiri - Kekehun - Kenka - Komine - Kuntai - Laia - Laminaia - Lilia - Mabafet - Mabono - Machichi - Madei - Madina - Mafala - Magbondi - Mahera - Makabai - Makali - Makalikiri - Makanko - Makankwi - Makapr - Makaranki - Makasi - Makeli - Makere - Makogbu - Makoli - Makonya - Makulon - Makumbu - Makumri - Makuta - Makute - Malal - Mamank - Mamansu - Mamaria - Mamemba - Mane - Mani - Manki - Mano - Manteremu - Mapam - Mapari - Marata - Masalu - Masama - Maseni - Masonka - Masoya - Masunkari - Matai - Matandoko - Matankerema - Matas - Matefo - Matenke - Matikili - Matinka - Matoma - Matunka - Mawanti - Mawula - Mayamba - Mayawso - Petifu - Pintekili - Robis - Rochin - Rogbanti - Rokon - Rokulan - Rosint - Sakuma - Samu - Sanda - Sengwia - Sindugu - Soso - Sumbuya - Tendokom - To-ongbunkel - Wala - Wari - Yana - Yema - Yigbobo 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 Gbanti Kamarank Named natural and historic features inside Gbanti Kamarank, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 26 rivers and streams. - Kekulane - Mabeke - Mabitan - Mafini - Magbalia - Magbinto - Magbondi - Maha - Makamon - Makelima - Makingbu - Makorokoro - Manati - Mane - Manteremu - Matankerema - Matingo - Matoma - Matukulu - Matulan - Mawolokon - Mawonkaw - Mayata - Saliben …and 2 more. ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 hill. - Rotifunk · 369 m - Batokoto · 213 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 Gbanti Kamarank and the best time to visit Using the climate of Bombali District, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 2,066 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (570 mm) and the driest Jan (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 1 Feb 28 4 Mar 29 9 Apr 30 28 May 28 108 Jun 26 310 Jul 25 478 Aug 24 570 Sep 25 346 Oct 26 161 Nov 26 47 Dec 25 3 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gbanti Kamarank Places mapped inside Gbanti Kamarank in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools1 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 Gbanti Kamarank?In Bombali District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Gbanti Kamarank?31,766 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Gbanti Kamarank?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Gbanti Kamarank?About 80 people per km² - What borders Gbanti Kamarank?Magbaimba Ndorh, Sanda Loko, Sanda Magbolont, Sanda Tendaran and Tonko Limba - What time zone is Gbanti Kamarank in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Gbanti Kamarank?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Gbanti Kamarank?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gbanti Kamarank?113 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gbanti Kamarank?Settlements lie between 55 m and 228 m - What is the highest point in Gbanti Kamarank?Rotifunk (369 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gbanti Kamarank?November to February - What is the P-code of Gbanti Kamarank?SL020103 (OCHA common operational dataset)