# Bagbwe(Bagbe), Bo District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Bo District 

# Bagbwe(Bagbe)

Bagbwe(Bagbe) is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bo District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **23,331 people** in 2020 on 232 km² (about 101 per km²). It is divided into 5 sections. 58 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 23,331people (2020)
- 232km²
- 5sections

## How many people live in Bagbwe(Bagbe)?

Bagbwe(Bagbe) had an estimated **23,331 people** in 2020 — 3.6% of Bo District, 110th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 996 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bo District figure of 951). Spread over 232 km², that is about **101 people per km²**, 67th 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 Bo District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,088**

5–9 ****3,648**

10–14 ****2,788**

15–19 ****2,874**

20–24 ****2,179**

25–29 ****1,998**

30–34 ****1,427**

35–39 ****1,385**

40–44 ****984**

45–49 ****798**

50–54 ****615**

55–59 ****363**

60–64 ****370**

65–69 ****243**

70–74 ****215**

75–79 ****130**

80+ ****222**

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 Bagbwe(Bagbe)?

Bagbwe(Bagbe) lies in [Bo District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 5 other chiefdoms: [Badjia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/badjia/), [Boama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/boama/), [Kakua](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/kakua/), [Komboya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/komboya/) and [Niawa Lenga](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/niawa-lenga/). By area it is the 115th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 4.2% of [Bo District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/). The centre of Bagbwe(Bagbe) is about 192 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 26 km from Bo, the main town of Bo District. The centre point is at 8.0847° N, 11.5388° 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: Bagbwe(Bagbe)

- 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)192 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia217 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:51, 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 Bagbwe(Bagbe)

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Jongo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/bagbwe-bagbe/jongo/) 47 16 0 

[Kemoh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/bagbwe-bagbe/kemoh/) 39 11 0 

[Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/bagbwe-bagbe/niawa/) 25 6 0 

[Nyallay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/bagbwe-bagbe/nyallay/) 61 14 0 

[Samawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/bagbwe-bagbe/samawa/) 60 11 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 Bagbwe(Bagbe)

Open gazetteers list **58 villages, towns and localities** in Bagbwe(Bagbe). The largest with a recorded population: Palima (4,116). Settlements here lie between about 109 m and 331 m above sea level (median 125 m).

- Baama
- Baiima
- Bandajuma
- Bangabu
- Baoma
- Bari
- Batiema
- Baula
- Benduma
- Blama
- Bonjema
- Buawala
- Buma
- Faabu
- Fuendo
- Fuinda
- Galu
- Gbaama
- Gbahama
- Giehun
- Koa
- Koluliama
- Kondiama
- Konima
- Kowama
- Kpakuma
- Kpatou
- Kpetema
- Kpetewama
- Kpowala
- Kunjogiehun
- Kunjondoma
- Langulama
- Laoma
- Loama
- Loroma
- Mano-Pendobu
- Mendewa
- Mogbende
- Mokpedeh
- Naiaguehun
- Njala
- Nyanahun
- Palima
- Periwahun
- Petema
- Potoru
- Sami
- Tendehun
- Vengema
- Venima
- Yangabu
- Yankabu
- Yawe
- Yengema
- Yengeme
- Yobohun
- Yogbohun

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 Bagbwe(Bagbe)

Named natural and historic features inside Bagbwe(Bagbe), from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Bebeh
- Gendeye
- Konai
- Koye
- Kundai
- Maye
- Suanduye
- Yandei

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Bagwe · 361 m
- Pendo · 348 m
- Bagwe · 287 m
- Koya · 277 m
- Fandaye · 264 m
- Nyangbema · 226 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 Bagbwe(Bagbe) and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Bo District, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,938 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (440 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 26 1 

Feb 28 6 

Mar 29 15 

Apr 29 39 

May 28 118 

Jun 26 320 

Jul 25 406 

Aug 25 440 

Sep 25 348 

Oct 26 186 

Nov 26 52 

Dec 26 8 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Quick answers

- Where is Bagbwe(Bagbe)?In Bo District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Bagbwe(Bagbe)?23,331 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bagbwe(Bagbe)?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bagbwe(Bagbe)?About 101 people per km²
- What borders Bagbwe(Bagbe)?Badjia, Boama, Kakua, Komboya and Niawa Lenga
- What time zone is Bagbwe(Bagbe) in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Bagbwe(Bagbe)?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Bagbwe(Bagbe)?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bagbwe(Bagbe)?58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bagbwe(Bagbe)?Settlements lie between 109 m and 331 m
- What is the highest point in Bagbwe(Bagbe)?Bagwe (361 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bagbwe(Bagbe)?November to February
- What is the P-code of Bagbwe(Bagbe)?SL030103 (OCHA common operational dataset)