# Makari Gbanti, Bombali District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/ Chiefdom · Bombali District # Makari Gbanti Makari Gbanti is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bombali District, Northern Province. It had an estimated **90,695 people** in 2020 on 638 km² (about 142 per km²). It is divided into 11 sections. 117 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 90,695people (2020) - 638km² - 11sections - 32mapped services ## How many people live in Makari Gbanti? Makari Gbanti had an estimated **90,695 people** in 2020 — 19.3% of Bombali District, 16th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 958 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bombali District figure of 948). Spread over 638 km², that is about **142 people per km²**, 40th 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 ****12,004** 5–9 ****14,182** 10–14 ****10,841** 15–19 ****11,173** 20–24 ****8,469** 25–29 ****7,767** 30–34 ****5,547** 35–39 ****5,384** 40–44 ****3,829** 45–49 ****3,103** 50–54 ****2,392** 55–59 ****1,415** 60–64 ****1,441** 65–69 ****943** 70–74 ****837** 75–79 ****508** 80+ ****862** 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 Makari Gbanti? Makari Gbanti 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 8 other chiefdoms: [Bombali Sebora](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/bombali-sebora/), [Buya Romende](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/buya-romende/), [Gbendembu Ngowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/gbendembu-ngowa/), [Libeisaygahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/libeisaygahun/), [Makeni Town](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makeni-town/), [Malal Mara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/), [Marampa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/marampa/) and [Safroko Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/safroko-limba/). By area it is the 35th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 16.0% of [Bombali District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/). The centre of Makari Gbanti is about 120 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 18 km from Makeni, the main town of Bombali District. The centre point is at 8.8502° N, 12.2062° 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: Makari Gbanti - 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)112 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry174 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 18:32). 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 Makari Gbanti Section Area km² Localities Services [Gborbana](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/gborbana/) 30 9 9 [Mabanta](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/mabanta/) 24 15 4 [Magbenteh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/magbenteh/) 11 5 8 [Mangay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/mangay/) 32 15 0 [Mankene](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/mankene/) 117 15 0 [Masongbo A](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/masongbo-a/) 18 9 0 [Masongbo B](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/masongbo-b/) 71 10 0 [Punthun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/punthun/) 37 10 0 [Rosint](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/rosint/) 21 9 11 [Tonkoba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/tonkoba/) 118 10 0 [Yainkassa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/yainkassa/) 158 18 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 Makari Gbanti Open gazetteers list **117 villages, towns and localities** in Makari Gbanti. Settlements here lie between about 56 m and 118 m above sea level (median 79 m). - Baibunda - Barinia - Boli - Bomdurung - Borbana - Bosor - Buia - Bumbe - Forsia - Karini - Keche - Kepu - Kerifi - Ketar - Kolisoko - Konta - Kunshu - Kupr - Laia - Laminaia - Lilia - Lungi - Mabaikuli - Mabaio - Mabanke - Mabanta - Mabassia - Mabebana - Mabobunga - Mabotima - Mabuia - Mabuya - Machoko - Mafari - Mafonike - Magbankane - Magberi - Magbingbi - Magbise - Magbonde - Magbungbi - Mahanyorgo - Maiyemberi - Makai - Makal - Makama - Makapr - Makari - Makeh - Makek - Makendaw - Makerifi - Maketane - Makohoma - Makondi - Makongbaia - Makunde - Makundu - Malambo - Malikia - Malilia - Malimba - Mamara - Mamburugo - Mamoni - Mampa - Mandorbo - Mane - Manegre - Mangbunte - Mangere - Mangowka - Mangungo - Mankane - Manke - Mankene - Mano - Manu - Maranka - Marubgo - Masapri - Maserry - Mashebo - Masheka - Masimera - Masiya - Masungbo - Matak - Matamba - Matekre - Matene - Matinka - Matoko - Matumbu - Mayorba - Moria - New London - Panlap - Pate Bana - Petifu - Pundung - Rogbela - Rosint - Rotung - Rundong - Sengbe - Sowlia - Taiama - Tikanbela - Tongkomba - Wari - Yanka - Yelisanda - Yema - Yengkisa - Yenkin - Yoni 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 Makari Gbanti Named natural and historic features inside Makari Gbanti, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams. - Banke - Batahuhui - Batkupr - Bonkomakoma - Fal - Kabukaw - Kagboro - Kakula - Kakuni - Kamem - Kasare - Kasirup - Kawurtu - Ketar - Konifonti - Kuribuhun - Limpekakuru - Lit Kolifa - Maango - Mabuilra - Mabunga - Mabushene - Makuleki - Malimba …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Wusum · 274 m - Makeni Hill · 271 m - Rundong Hill · 151 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 Makari Gbanti 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 Makari Gbanti Places mapped inside Makari Gbanti in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels4 - Schools15 - Colleges and universities6 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants1 - Police stations1 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 Makari Gbanti?In Bombali District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Makari Gbanti?90,695 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Makari Gbanti?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Makari Gbanti?About 142 people per km² - What borders Makari Gbanti?Bombali Sebora, Buya Romende, Gbendembu Ngowa, Libeisaygahun, Makeni Town, Malal Mara, Marampa and Safroko Limba - What time zone is Makari Gbanti in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Makari Gbanti?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Makari Gbanti?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Makari Gbanti?117 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Makari Gbanti?Settlements lie between 56 m and 118 m - What is the highest point in Makari Gbanti?Wusum (274 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Makari Gbanti?November to February - How many hospitals are in Makari Gbanti?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Makari Gbanti?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Makari Gbanti?SL020107 (OCHA common operational dataset)