# Gbendembu Ngowa, Bombali District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Bombali District 

# Gbendembu Ngowa

Gbendembu Ngowa is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bombali District, Northern Province. It had an estimated **43,260 people** in 2020 on 789 km² (about 55 per km²). It is divided into 19 sections. 160 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 43,260people (2020)
- 789km²
- 19sections

## How many people live in Gbendembu Ngowa?

Gbendembu Ngowa had an estimated **43,260 people** in 2020 — 9.2% of Bombali District, 53rd of 161 chiefdoms. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bombali District figure of 948). Spread over 789 km², that is about **55 people per km²**, 126th 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 ****5,725**

5–9 ****6,764**

10–14 ****5,171**

15–19 ****5,329**

20–24 ****4,039**

25–29 ****3,705**

30–34 ****2,646**

35–39 ****2,568**

40–44 ****1,826**

45–49 ****1,480**

50–54 ****1,141**

55–59 ****675**

60–64 ****687**

65–69 ****449**

70–74 ****399**

75–79 ****242**

80+ ****411**

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 Gbendembu Ngowa?

Gbendembu Ngowa 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 6 other chiefdoms: [Biriwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/biriwa/), [Libeisaygahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/), [Magbaimba Ndorh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/), [Makari Gbanti](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/), [Safroko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/safroko-limba/) and [Sanda Tendaran](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/). By area it is the 19th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 19.7% of [Bombali District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/). The centre of Gbendembu Ngowa is about 132 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 28 km from Makeni, the main town of Bombali District. The centre point is at 9.0813° N, 12.1999° 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: Gbendembu Ngowa

- 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)121 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry164 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:55, 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 Gbendembu Ngowa

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Garanganwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/garanganwa/) 72 8 0 

[Gbendembu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/gbendembu/) 51 9 0 

[Kalangba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/kalangba/) 38 10 0 

[Kania](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/kania/) 49 15 0 

[Lobanga](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/lobanga/) 48 11 0 

[Lohindie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/lohindie/) 86 22 0 

[Loko-Madina](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/loko-madina/) 23 7 0 

[Makai](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/makai/) 37 6 0 

[Makarihiteh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/makarihiteh/) 16 5 0 

[Makeregbohun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/makeregbohun/) 22 9 0 

[Makump](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/makump/) 23 6 0 

[Mamaka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/mamaka/) 93 8 0 

[Mamukay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/mamukay/) 87 11 0 

[Masongbo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/masongbo/) 36 8 0 

[Matehun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/matehun/) 12 2 0 

[Mayorthan](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/mayorthan/) 20 7 0 

[Sahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/sahun/) 22 10 0 

[Tambiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/tambiama/) 22 13 0 

[Tanyehun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/tanyehun/) 33 8 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 Gbendembu Ngowa

Open gazetteers list **160 villages, towns and localities** in Gbendembu Ngowa. Settlements here lie between about 48 m and 284 m above sea level (median 82 m).

- Bangahun
- Bekeum
- Bobo
- Boiguru
- Bom
- Bonkohun
- Bumba
- Bunguema
- Dendehun
- Fadu
- Fodia
- Gahan
- Gbalan
- Gbanka
- Gberi
- Guhan
- Hundowa
- Kagberi
- Kahagi
- Kaiange
- Kalangba
- Kalawaia
- Kandembu
- Kanea
- Karangawa
- Kenema
- Kikina
- Konkomainya
- Kotohun
- Lilia
- Lohindi
- Lubaia
- Mabala
- Mabana
- Mabanguru
- Mabendi
- Maberi
- Maboima
- Mabombo
- Mabule
- Maburagwa
- Madina
- Mafani
- Mafari
- Mafe
- Mafure
- Mafuri
- Magbana
- Magbandani
- Magbandi
- Mahai
- Mahambola
- Mahanwa
- Mahari
- Maharigo
- Mahebo
- Mahumbu
- Maiyamba
- Maiyata
- Maiyiba
- Majango
- Makabi
- Makadi
- Makago
- Makai-ite
- Makako
- Makama
- Makambi
- Makambisa
- Makankera
- Makankwi
- Makanshu
- Makawgo
- Makeha
- Makehe
- Makeri
- Makeribohun
- Maketi
- Makihe
- Makite
- Makoi
- Makokoi
- Makondo
- Makonko
- Makoro
- Makump
- Makundi
- Makundigi
- Makuweri
- Makwi
- Malahai
- Malal
- Malimba
- Mamaka
- Mamara
- Mamaria
- Mambala
- Mamuka
- Manande
- Manangbe
- Mandaha
- Mandiabama
- Mandiaka
- Mandiro
- Mandoko
- Manduri
- Mange
- Mango
- Mangowka
- Mangua
- Maniaga
- Manjaga
- Manjoga
- Manye
- Mapeinya
- Mapema
- Mapenta
- Maperiani
- Masainge
- Masembi
- Masogo
- Masuba
- Masungbo
- Masuri
- Matangeri
- Matarua
- Matehun
- Matike
- Matintinga
- Matogo
- Matombaga
- Matorgo
- Matuka
- Mawuli
- Maya
- Mayafendi
- Mayake
- Mayamane
- Mayawtan
- Mayemi
- Mayengi
- Mayera
- Mayetedi
- Mayugurima
- Mayuku
- Momaia
- Ngingilu
- N’guhun
- Pendembu
- Rongohun
- Royel
- Sehun
- Sendugu
- Sibia
- Sogorema
- Suinya
- Tambianu
- Tanehun
- Wangurunu
- Wehun

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 Gbendembu Ngowa

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

### Water

45 rivers and streams.

- Babakia
- Beya
- Boi
- Boindia
- Bukwira
- Bundufari
- Duhuya
- Dulia
- Faianin
- Giti
- Gitiwa
- Kabeutioya
- Kanya
- Konguya
- Magberi
- Magbongani
- Mahaena
- Mahambuya
- Mahori
- Mahwa
- Makaiyinka
- Makandi
- Makoti
- Makundia

…and 21 more.

### Hills and mountains

1 peak; 1 hill.

- Katabai · 505 m
- Sendugu Hill · 185 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 Gbendembu Ngowa 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/).

## Quick answers

- Where is Gbendembu Ngowa?In Bombali District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Gbendembu Ngowa?43,260 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gbendembu Ngowa?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gbendembu Ngowa?About 55 people per km²
- What borders Gbendembu Ngowa?Biriwa, Libeisaygahun, Magbaimba Ndorh, Makari Gbanti, Safroko Limba and Sanda Tendaran
- What time zone is Gbendembu Ngowa in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Gbendembu Ngowa?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Gbendembu Ngowa?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gbendembu Ngowa?160 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gbendembu Ngowa?Settlements lie between 48 m and 284 m
- What is the highest point in Gbendembu Ngowa?Katabai (505 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gbendembu Ngowa?November to February
- What is the P-code of Gbendembu Ngowa?SL020104 (OCHA common operational dataset)