# Malal Mara, Tonkolili District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/ Chiefdom · Tonkolili District # Malal Mara Malal Mara is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Tonkolili District, Northern Province. It had an estimated **34,511 people** in 2020 on 338 km² (about 102 per km²). It is divided into 8 sections. 68 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 34,511people (2020) - 338km² - 8sections ## How many people live in Malal Mara? Malal Mara had an estimated **34,511 people** in 2020 — 5.8% of Tonkolili District, 82nd of 161 chiefdoms. There are 951 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tonkolili District figure of 981). Spread over 338 km², that is about **102 people per km²**, 66th 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 Tonkolili District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,568** 5–9 ****5,396** 10–14 ****4,125** 15–19 ****4,251** 20–24 ****3,222** 25–29 ****2,956** 30–34 ****2,111** 35–39 ****2,048** 40–44 ****1,457** 45–49 ****1,181** 50–54 ****910** 55–59 ****539** 60–64 ****549** 65–69 ****359** 70–74 ****319** 75–79 ****193** 80+ ****328** 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 Malal Mara? Malal Mara lies in [Tonkolili District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/), [Northern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 6 other chiefdoms: [Bombali Sebora](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/bombali-sebora/), [Kholifa Mabang](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/kholifa-mabang/), [Kholifa Rowala](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/kholifa-rowala/), [Makari Gbanti](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/bombali/makari-gbanti/), [Marampa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/marampa/) and [Masimera](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/north-western/port-loko/masimera/). By area it is the 85th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 5.2% of [Tonkolili District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/). The centre of Malal Mara is about 109 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.6661° N, 12.2578° 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: Malal Mara - 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)103 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry180 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:30) 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 Malal Mara Section Area km² Localities Services [Kiamp Kakolo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/kiamp-kakolo/) 48 5 0 [Mabilafu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/mabilafu/) 32 6 0 [Makoba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/makoba/) 31 5 0 [Malal](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/malal/) 52 13 0 [Manewa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/manewa/) 45 7 0 [Mara](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/mara/) 29 12 0 [Matanka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/matanka/) 40 9 0 [Rochen](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/malal-mara/rochen/) 60 13 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 Malal Mara Open gazetteers list **68 villages, towns and localities** in Malal Mara. The largest with a recorded population: Rokupr (12,744). Settlements here lie between about 37 m and 238 m above sea level (median 73 m). - Bilafu - Bilefu - Bina - Binkolo - Buya - Fotani - Gbutr - Kindema - Komrabai - Kumrabai - Kunsu - Mabanglol - Mabansa - Mabari - Mabura - Macca - Madura - Mafondo - Magbansaw - Magbansor - Makaramgba - Makobabana - Makobalol - Makombi - Makombo - Malal - Malenga - Malolum - Mameleh - Manewa - Mara - Maria - Maroki - Marokie - Marunia - Maseku - Masetle - Masheku - Masuba - Masugbe - Matanka - Matanko - Mataro - Matunkara - Mayamie - Mayanka - Mayengbe - Mayine - Petifu - Pulun - Robis - Robun - Rochen - Rofunk - Rokamp - Rokonla - Rokupr - Ropulun - Rosar - Rosint - Rotonka - Rubun - Runia Magboca - Tendokom - Tongbai - Waka - Yall - Yiben 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 Malal Mara Named natural and historic features inside Malal Mara, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 6 rivers and streams. - Gbonba - Gboro - Karipat - Kontobi - Makoti - Mataka ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 hill. - Katikant · 369 m - Katol · 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 Malal Mara and the best time to visit Using the climate of Tonkolili 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 Malal Mara?In Tonkolili District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Malal Mara?34,511 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Malal Mara?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Malal Mara?About 102 people per km² - What borders Malal Mara?Bombali Sebora, Kholifa Mabang, Kholifa Rowala, Makari Gbanti, Marampa and Masimera - What time zone is Malal Mara in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Malal Mara?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Malal Mara?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Malal Mara?68 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Malal Mara?Settlements lie between 37 m and 238 m - What is the highest point in Malal Mara?Katikant (369 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Malal Mara?November to February - What is the P-code of Malal Mara?SL020508 (OCHA common operational dataset)