# Magbaimba Ndorh, Bombali District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Bombali District 

# Magbaimba Ndorh

Magbaimba Ndorh is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bombali District, Northern Province. It had an estimated **14,146 people** in 2020 on 344 km² (about 41 per km²). It is divided into 9 sections. 86 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 14,146people (2020)
- 344km²
- 9sections

## How many people live in Magbaimba Ndorh?

Magbaimba Ndorh had an estimated **14,146 people** in 2020 — 3.0% of Bombali District, 140th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bombali District figure of 948). Spread over 344 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 143rd 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 79 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,872**

5–9 ****2,212**

10–14 ****1,691**

15–19 ****1,743**

20–24 ****1,321**

25–29 ****1,211**

30–34 ****865**

35–39 ****840**

40–44 ****598**

45–49 ****484**

50–54 ****374**

55–59 ****221**

60–64 ****225**

65–69 ****147**

70–74 ****130**

75–79 ****79**

80+ ****135**

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 Magbaimba Ndorh?

Magbaimba Ndorh 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: [Biriwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/biriwa/), [Gbanti Kamarank](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbanti-kamarank/), [Gbendembu Ngowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/), [Sanda Loko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/) and [Sanda Tendaran](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-tendaran/). By area it is the 84th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 8.6% of [Bombali District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/). The centre of Magbaimba Ndorh is about 155 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 43 km from Makeni, the main town of Bombali District. The centre point is at 9.2740° N, 12.0749° 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: Magbaimba Ndorh

- 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)143 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry172 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 06:55, 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 Magbaimba Ndorh

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Hunduwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/hunduwa/) 26 10 0 

[Kababala](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/kababala/) 32 10 0 

[Kagberay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/kagberay/) 36 12 0 

[Kawungulu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/kawungulu/) 27 7 0 

[Makendema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/makendema/) 75 11 0 

[Mambiama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/mambiama/) 100 28 0 

[Manjahagha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/manjahagha/) 12 1 0 

[Sokudala](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/sokudala/) 5.4 1 0 

[Yana](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/magbaimba-ndorh/yana/) 29 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 Magbaimba Ndorh

Open gazetteers list **86 villages, towns and localities** in Magbaimba Ndorh. Settlements here lie between about 79 m and 362 m above sea level (median 121 m).

- Babakalia
- Bagahun
- Barabara
- Bohona
- Borandobo
- Daambu
- Dawambu
- Dendehun
- Dugulahum
- Gbane
- Gbanka
- Gbendembu
- Gbengbembu
- Gberi
- Gugbia
- Guhao
- Guruang
- Kagbane
- Kagberi
- Kagbunko
- Kongohun
- Longohun
- Mabai
- Maban
- Mabure
- Macholon
- Machoro
- Mafona
- Magbembe
- Magbereya
- Magbugu
- Mahia
- Mahukwe
- Mainka
- Makaangbe
- Makako
- Makale
- Makaranki
- Makeha
- Makeku
- Makima
- Makindema
- Makoi
- Makondema
- Makonko
- Makumbo
- Makura
- Makuranko
- Malahiri
- Mamaha
- Mamaso
- Mambema
- Mamina
- Mamunde
- Mandiogoro
- Mandiru
- Mangiroma
- Mankahun
- Manyaga
- Maron
- Masantigi
- Masei
- Masiba
- Masugu
- Masuri
- Matamba
- Mayarakabi
- Mayunka
- Mindoan
- Mogbaihita
- Nerehun
- Pahabohun
- Petifu
- Piriwara
- Pu
- Rauahun
- Rosint
- Sahum
- Sengbe
- Togbohun
- Tunisi
- Wangi
- Wanki
- Warakasona
- Yana
- Yibendu

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 Magbaimba Ndorh

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

### Water

16 rivers and streams.

- Beya
- Bumbunya
- Bunga
- Dekendia
- Digagbe
- Hapia
- Kwahaia
- Libehun
- Mabonde
- Maboni
- Malampan
- Malen
- Mapampanko
- Mase
- Maweli
- Ndiewaya

### Hills and mountains

10 mountains; 6 hills; 1 peak.

- Baiya · 510 m
- Boima · 492 m
- Choloa Hill · 475 m
- Kondiohun · 463 m
- Mainde · 433 m
- Faiya · 425 m
- Gahabela · 405 m
- Tinkabebe · 395 m
- Lombinga · 372 m
- Kaiba · 357 m
- Mahunban · 337 m
- Gigo · 333 m
- Bungahun · 299 m
- Kimba · 297 m
- Buo-Yomba · 279 m
- Bewa · 263 m
- Manulo · 231 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 Magbaimba Ndorh 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 Magbaimba Ndorh?In Bombali District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Magbaimba Ndorh?14,146 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Magbaimba Ndorh?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Magbaimba Ndorh?About 41 people per km²
- What borders Magbaimba Ndorh?Biriwa, Gbanti Kamarank, Gbendembu Ngowa, Sanda Loko and Sanda Tendaran
- What time zone is Magbaimba Ndorh in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Magbaimba Ndorh?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Magbaimba Ndorh?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Magbaimba Ndorh?86 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Magbaimba Ndorh?Settlements lie between 79 m and 362 m
- What is the highest point in Magbaimba Ndorh?Baiya (510 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Magbaimba Ndorh?November to February
- What is the P-code of Magbaimba Ndorh?SL020106 (OCHA common operational dataset)