# Kasunko, Koinadugu District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/ Chiefdom · Koinadugu District # Kasunko Kasunko is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Koinadugu District, Northern Province. It had an estimated **27,646 people** in 2020 on 945 km² (about 29 per km²). It is divided into 6 sections. 97 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 27,646people (2020) - 945km² - 6sections - 1mapped service ## How many people live in Kasunko? Kasunko had an estimated **27,646 people** in 2020 — 10.3% of Koinadugu District, 104th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 898 women for every 1,000 men (below the Koinadugu District figure of 980). Spread over 945 km², that is about **29 people per km²**, 156th 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 Koinadugu District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,659** 5–9 ****4,323** 10–14 ****3,305** 15–19 ****3,406** 20–24 ****2,581** 25–29 ****2,367** 30–34 ****1,691** 35–39 ****1,641** 40–44 ****1,167** 45–49 ****945** 50–54 ****729** 55–59 ****431** 60–64 ****439** 65–69 ****288** 70–74 ****255** 75–79 ****155** 80+ ****263** 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 Kasunko? Kasunko lies in [Koinadugu District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/), [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 8 other chiefdoms: [Biriwa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/biriwa/), [Diang](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/diang/), [Kalansogoia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/kalansogoia/), [Sanda Loko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sanda-loko/), [Sella Limba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/sella-limba/), [Tambakha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/karene/tambakha/), [Wara Wara Bafod](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/wara-wara-bafod/) and [Wara Wara Yagal](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/wara-wara-yagal/). By area it is the 10th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 16.2% of [Koinadugu District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/). The centre of Kasunko is about 193 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 9.4649° N, 11.7873° 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: Kasunko - 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)181 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry200 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 18:29). 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 Kasunko Section Area km² Localities Services [Gbonkobor](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/gbonkobor/) 229 18 0 [Kakallain](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/kakallain/) 97 16 0 [Kasunko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/kasunko/) 130 15 1 [Kayaka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/kayaka/) 95 9 0 [Tamiso I](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/tamiso-i/) 205 21 0 [Tamiso II](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/koinadugu/kasunko/tamiso-ii/) 190 23 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 Kasunko Open gazetteers list **97 villages, towns and localities** in Kasunko. Settlements here lie between about 93 m and 613 m above sea level (median 296 m). - Basia - Bendugu - Bondua - Brumi - Dalaba - Dubaia - Fadugu - Fankama - Fukunba - Ganbusuna - Gbonkobon - Hangiri - Heremakono - Kaba - Kabenda - Kabere - Kaberere - Kabo - Kabuita - Kabunga - Kafa - Kafogo - Kagbane - Kagbeden - Kaka - Kakanu - Kakarima - Kakeko - Kakoya - Kalanga - Kalumbi - Kamaba - Kamakonta - Kamalon - Kamandi - Kamange - Kamasori - Kamba - Kanderena - Kangatoto - Karakawa - Karasa - Kasansa - Kasasi - Kasenpon - Kasine - Kasoutana - Katamban - Katimbo - Kawa - Kawere - Kawono - Kayenge - Laminia - Mabatina - Mabonde - Mabore - Maboro - Madala - Madele - Madina - Magbama - Magbenkebe - Magbungi - Makaimaia - Makalanka - Makawta - Makonta - Malengben - Maninki - Mano - Mapansan - Maputi - Masahi - Masama - Masankori - Masele - Maseli - Masenkan - Matanta - Matui - Matukin - Matula - Mayabore - Mayototo - Momorimaria - Salifula - Sandikoro - Sangbamba - Sangban - Sarako - Sauria - Selekoro - Sontana - Wiande - Yamanda - Yenkisa 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 Kasunko Named natural and historic features inside Kasunko, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 16 rivers and streams. - Boroso - Gbonkobon - Kasimbe - Mabokotona - Mabunga - Maburuma - Magbengeon - Magbuama - Magbungi - Maka - Makea - Matauya - Matiri - Matogo - Mawaloko - Pinkotinko ### Hills and mountains 9 hills; 1 mountain. - Tonkolilini · 736 m - Kakanu · 717 m - Maptina · 584 m - Mepetina · 515 m - Mayarina · 475 m - Kabo · 462 m - Mawe · 446 m - Wonkifu · 389 m - Sangban · 383 m - Kasogbo · 352 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 Kasunko and the best time to visit Using the climate of Koinadugu District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,835 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (527 mm) and the driest Jan (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March and May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 2 Feb 26 4 Mar 28 7 Apr 28 28 May 27 100 Jun 25 251 Jul 24 414 Aug 23 527 Sep 24 333 Oct 25 136 Nov 25 32 Dec 23 2 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kasunko Places mapped inside Kasunko 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 Kasunko?In Koinadugu District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Kasunko?27,646 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kasunko?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kasunko?About 29 people per km² - What borders Kasunko?Biriwa, Diang, Kalansogoia, Sanda Loko, Sella Limba, Tambakha, Wara Wara Bafod and Wara Wara Yagal - What time zone is Kasunko in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Kasunko?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Kasunko?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kasunko?97 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kasunko?Settlements lie between 93 m and 613 m - What is the highest point in Kasunko?Tonkolilini (736 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kasunko?November to March and May - What is the P-code of Kasunko?SL020304 (OCHA common operational dataset)