# Nongoba Bullom, Bonthe District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Bonthe District 

# Nongoba Bullom

Nongoba Bullom is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Bonthe District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **22,366 people** in 2020 on 536 km² (about 42 per km²). It is divided into 13 sections. 144 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 22,366people (2020)
- 536km²
- 13sections

## How many people live in Nongoba Bullom?

Nongoba Bullom had an estimated **22,366 people** in 2020 — 10.0% of Bonthe District, 114th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 996 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bonthe District figure of 973). Spread over 536 km², that is about **42 people per km²**, 141st 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 ****2,960**

5–9 ****3,498**

10–14 ****2,674**

15–19 ****2,755**

20–24 ****2,088**

25–29 ****1,915**

30–34 ****1,368**

35–39 ****1,328**

40–44 ****944**

45–49 ****765**

50–54 ****590**

55–59 ****349**

60–64 ****356**

65–69 ****233**

70–74 ****206**

75–79 ****125**

80+ ****213**

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 Nongoba Bullom?

Nongoba Bullom 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 4 other chiefdoms: [Bendu-Cha](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/bendu-cha/), [Jong](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/jong/), [Kwamebai Krim](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/) and [Yawbeko](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/yawbeko/). By area it is the 44th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 15.1% of [Bonthe District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/). The centre of Nongoba Bullom is about 164 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.3671° N, 12.2622° 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: Nongoba Bullom

- 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)173 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia205 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 18:35).

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 Nongoba Bullom

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Baoma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/baoma/) 38 12 0 

[Bohol](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/bohol/) 31 14 0 

[Bullom](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/bullom/) 45 19 0 

[Garinga](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/garinga/) 70 18 0 

[Gbangbassa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/gbangbassa/) 38 7 0 

[Gbap](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/gbap/) 19 5 0 

[Hahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/hahun/) 31 18 0 

[Kessie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/kessie/) 44 11 0 

[Manyime](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/manyime/) 31 12 0 

[Pelewahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/pelewahun/) 30 17 0 

[Salma](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/salma/) 23 6 0 

[Solon](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/solon/) 35 5 0 

[Torma Subu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/nongoba-bullom/torma-subu/) 100 19 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 Nongoba Bullom

Open gazetteers list **144 villages, towns and localities** in Nongoba Bullom. Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 25 m above sea level (median 14 m).

- BObobu
- Baale
- Baba
- Baka
- Bandajuma
- Baoma
- Baoma Kpenge
- Bapivulahun
- Basia
- Batahol
- Bisau
- Bohol
- Bondebu
- Bullom Town
- Bunti
- Dama
- Felina
- Foya
- Fuendu
- Fulawahun
- Futa
- Garinga
- Gaugba
- Gbaan
- Gbamani
- Gbamusu
- Gbangbama
- Gbap
- Gbeka
- Gbeli
- Gbelleh
- Gbembu
- Gendema
- Gewojahun
- Gibina
- Giehun
- Gieya
- Gondama
- Gpanguma
- Hahun
- Jabama
- Jekenga
- Jene
- Jenneh
- Johun Gbawama
- Jopowahun
- Juhun Dawebu
- Kaikai
- Kakhei
- Kamato
- Kanga
- Kangama
- Kartin
- Kase
- Kasseh
- Kathin
- Kenema
- Kisi
- Komende
- Kongo
- Kongonani
- Kono
- Kpawama
- Lopa
- Mabompa
- Maike
- Maikel
- Maka
- Makaba
- Makoma
- Malema
- Mamboima
- Mamu
- Mamu Town
- Mana
- Mani
- Manjama
- Mano
- Masahun
- Mattru
- Mendivulahun
- Mesima
- Mina
- Mobe
- Mobonge
- Mocharch
- Mofan
- Mogbengewa
- Mogbewa
- Mojiba
- Mojigba
- Mokasi
- Mokoligbe
- Mokolo
- Mokombo
- Mokpindibo
- Molanda
- Molauma
- Momina
- Mongombe
- Mopengif
- Mosam
- Moseba
- Mosiambo
- Motifu
- Mowilim
- Naiagolehun
- Nonkoba
- Nyandehun
- Pelewahun
- Periwahun
- Periwehun
- Petewoma
- Ponati
- Ruko
- Saboima
- Sahama
- Sahan
- Salina
- Selon
- Sembehun
- Senbehun
- Senehun
- Sevulahun
- Subu
- Susu
- Tangeima
- Taninahun
- Tisana
- Tokpombu
- Torma
- Tritima
- Tuso
- Tussor
- Vile
- Waima
- Wako
- Walbai
- Walihun
- Yabama
- Yegeleh
- Yengema
- Yeni
- Yile

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 Nongoba Bullom

Named natural and historic features inside Nongoba Bullom, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Lake Kenema
- Satipe
- Sewa
- Waanje

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 Nongoba Bullom 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/).

## Quick answers

- Where is Nongoba Bullom?In Bonthe District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Nongoba Bullom?22,366 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nongoba Bullom?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nongoba Bullom?About 42 people per km²
- What borders Nongoba Bullom?Bendu-Cha, Jong, Kwamebai Krim and Yawbeko
- What time zone is Nongoba Bullom in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Nongoba Bullom?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Nongoba Bullom?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nongoba Bullom?144 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nongoba Bullom?Settlements lie between 1 m and 25 m
- What is the best time to visit Nongoba Bullom?November to March
- What is the P-code of Nongoba Bullom?SL030208 (OCHA common operational dataset)