# Kwamebai Krim, Bonthe District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Bonthe District 

# Kwamebai Krim

Kwamebai Krim is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bonthe District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **15,931 people** in 2020 on 284 km² (about 56 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,931people (2020)
- 284km²
- 7sections
- 2mapped services

## How many people live in Kwamebai Krim?

Kwamebai Krim had an estimated **15,931 people** in 2020 — 7.1% of Bonthe District, 131st of 161 chiefdoms. There are 954 women for every 1,000 men (below the Bonthe District figure of 973). Spread over 284 km², that is about **56 people per km²**, 124th 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 Bonthe District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,108**

5–9 ****2,491**

10–14 ****1,904**

15–19 ****1,962**

20–24 ****1,487**

25–29 ****1,365**

30–34 ****974**

35–39 ****945**

40–44 ****672**

45–49 ****545**

50–54 ****420**

55–59 ****249**

60–64 ****253**

65–69 ****166**

70–74 ****147**

75–79 ****89**

80+ ****152**

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 Kwamebai Krim?

Kwamebai Krim lies in [Bonthe District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 6 other chiefdoms: [Bum](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/bum/), [Mono Sakrim](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/), [Nongoba Bullom](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/), [Panga Kabonde](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/panga-kabonde/), [Yakemu Kpukumu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/) and [Yawbeko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/yawbeko/). By area it is the 99th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 8.0% of [Bonthe District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/). The centre of Kwamebai Krim is about 193 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.2697° N, 11.9869° 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: Kwamebai Krim

- 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

- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia174 km
- Lungi International Airport (FNA) · Freetown (Lungi-Town)200 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:51, sunset around 18:34).

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 Kwamebai Krim

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Kpanga Koimato](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/kpanga-koimato/) 50 13 0 

[Kwako Lanten](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/kwako-lanten/) 15 7 0 

[Massa Settie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/massa-settie/) 36 12 0 

[Mosenten Sahen II](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/mosenten-sahen-ii/) 39 10 0 

[Tubla](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/tubla/) 46 19 0 

[Tun-Tun Sullay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/tun-tun-sullay/) 71 9 2 

[Yikie Karbay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/yikie-karbay/) 27 8 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 Kwamebai Krim

Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Kwamebai Krim. Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 22 m above sea level (median 14 m).

- Baiama
- Baoma
- Barba
- Benduma
- Blama
- Boboale
- Bobowaleh
- Bohun
- Bolei
- Boma
- Bonjema
- Diamani
- Faikundo
- Folima
- Fonima
- Fulawahun
- Gambia
- Gbema
- Gbojeima
- Gbonge
- Gbongeh
- Gewojahun
- Hoya
- Jagbwema
- Jaiama
- Jalandama
- Kakama
- Kale
- Kamasu
- Kanale
- Karleh
- Kebawana
- Kele
- Kendema
- Kenema
- Korforkuk
- Kuranko
- Kwako
- Lembilema
- Lenbo
- Lilema
- Limgbum
- Lingbon
- Mahain
- Maka
- Mano
- Masa
- Masao
- Matl
- Mesima
- Mofenge
- Mogbese
- Mokayaka
- Mokugba
- Mokusi
- Momandu
- Momatenda
- Mondoma
- Mongombu
- Mosenter
- Movugba
- Naiagorehun
- Njandama
- Nyandehun
- Palima
- Panguma
- Periwahun
- Rontuk
- Sahun
- Sembehun
- Senehun
- Tei
- Tom
- Topan
- Woroma
- Yanie

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 Kwamebai Krim

Named natural and historic features inside Kwamebai Krim, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 lakes.

- Lake Baiama
- Lake Jalanda
- Lake Kamason
- Lake Kwako

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Masa Island

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 Kwamebai Krim and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Bonthe District, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,107 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (477 mm) and the driest Jan (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 6 

Feb 27 13 

Mar 28 28 

Apr 28 53 

May 27 121 

Jun 26 302 

Jul 25 447 

Aug 25 477 

Sep 25 352 

Oct 26 208 

Nov 26 78 

Dec 26 23 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kwamebai Krim

Places mapped inside Kwamebai Krim in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- 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 Kwamebai Krim?In Bonthe District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Kwamebai Krim?15,931 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kwamebai Krim?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kwamebai Krim?About 56 people per km²
- What borders Kwamebai Krim?Bum, Mono Sakrim, Nongoba Bullom, Panga Kabonde, Yakemu Kpukumu and Yawbeko
- What time zone is Kwamebai Krim in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kwamebai Krim?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Kwamebai Krim?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kwamebai Krim?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kwamebai Krim?Settlements lie between 6 m and 22 m
- What is the best time to visit Kwamebai Krim?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Kwamebai Krim?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kwamebai Krim?SL030207 (OCHA common operational dataset)