# Niawa Lenga, Bo District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/niawa-lenga/ Chiefdom · Bo District # Niawa Lenga Niawa Lenga is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bo District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **15,559 people** in 2020 on 241 km² (about 65 per km²). It is divided into 4 sections. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 15,559people (2020) - 241km² - 4sections ## How many people live in Niawa Lenga? Niawa Lenga had an estimated **15,559 people** in 2020 — 2.4% of Bo District, 132nd of 161 chiefdoms. There are 947 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Bo District figure of 951). Spread over 241 km², that is about **65 people per km²**, 109th 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 ****2,059** 5–9 ****2,433** 10–14 ****1,860** 15–19 ****1,917** 20–24 ****1,453** 25–29 ****1,332** 30–34 ****952** 35–39 ****923** 40–44 ****657** 45–49 ****532** 50–54 ****410** 55–59 ****243** 60–64 ****248** 65–69 ****162** 70–74 ****144** 75–79 ****87** 80+ ****148** 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 Niawa Lenga? Niawa Lenga 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: [Bagbwe(Bagbe)](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/bagbwe-bagbe/), [Kakua](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/kakua/), [Komboya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/komboya/), [Selenga](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/selenga/) and [Valunia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/valunia/). By area it is the 111th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 4.4% of [Bo District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/). The centre of Niawa Lenga is about 182 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. It is about 24 km from Bo, the main town of Bo District. The centre point is at 8.1469° N, 11.6135° 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: Niawa Lenga - 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)182 km - Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia227 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 18:31). 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 Niawa Lenga Section Area km² Localities Services [Baimba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/niawa-lenga/baimba/) 62 19 0 [Lower Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/niawa-lenga/lower-niawa/) 69 15 0 [Upper Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/niawa-lenga/upper-niawa/) 45 6 0 [Yalenga](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/niawa-lenga/yalenga/) 65 14 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 Niawa Lenga Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in Niawa Lenga. The largest with a recorded population: Mamboma (5,201). Settlements here lie between about 89 m and 315 m above sea level (median 111 m). - Bendu - Benduma - Dandabu - Gba - Gbangbama - Giehun - Gogbebu - Gondama - Gorahun - Guandoma - Hangahun - Hangawo - Hendobu - Jago - Jaiama - Jomu - Jumu - Kandu - Kendi - Kobu - Kongabahun - Kongobahun - Konima - Korihun - Kotohun - Kovehun - Kowa - Kpah - Kpetema - Lawa - Lembilema - Loawa - Luvulu - Mamboma - Mema - Negbema - Nengbema - Ngogbebu - Njagbema - Njagboma - Nyandeama - Nyandeyama - Pendembu - Petema - Saama - Sahn - Semabu - Sioma - Tokpombu - Tombalu - Tondeya - Tondoya - Yalu 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 Niawa Lenga Named natural and historic features inside Niawa Lenga, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Kaye - Seboye ### Hills and mountains 13 hills. - Yomboma · 404 m - Bagwe · 384 m - Yoye · 299 m - Koboi · 289 m - Dapiye · 281 m - Banaye · 266 m - Bundoye · 262 m - Tuenge · 259 m - Benge · 251 m - Fandaye · 212 m - Goye · 203 m - Tovi · 122 m - Puvai · 113 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 Niawa Lenga 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 Niawa Lenga?In Bo District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Niawa Lenga?15,559 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Niawa Lenga?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Niawa Lenga?About 65 people per km² - What borders Niawa Lenga?Bagbwe(Bagbe), Kakua, Komboya, Selenga and Valunia - What time zone is Niawa Lenga in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Niawa Lenga?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Niawa Lenga?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Niawa Lenga?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Niawa Lenga?Settlements lie between 89 m and 315 m - What is the highest point in Niawa Lenga?Yomboma (404 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Niawa Lenga?November to February - What is the P-code of Niawa Lenga?SL030111 (OCHA common operational dataset)