# Kamajei, Moyamba District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/ Chiefdom · Moyamba District # Kamajei Kamajei is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Moyamba District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **11,333 people** in 2020 on 447 km² (about 25 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 54 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 11,333people (2020) - 447km² - 7sections ## How many people live in Kamajei? Kamajei had an estimated **11,333 people** in 2020 — 3.2% of Moyamba District, 147th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 943 women for every 1,000 men (above the Moyamba District figure of 932). Spread over 447 km², that is about **25 people per km²**, 158th 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 Moyamba District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,500** 5–9 ****1,773** 10–14 ****1,355** 15–19 ****1,396** 20–24 ****1,058** 25–29 ****970** 30–34 ****693** 35–39 ****672** 40–44 ****478** 45–49 ****388** 50–54 ****299** 55–59 ****177** 60–64 ****180** 65–69 ****118** 70–74 ****105** 75–79 ****64** 80+ ****108** 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 Kamajei? Kamajei lies in [Moyamba District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 6 other chiefdoms: [Dasse](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/dasse/), [Gbo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/gbo/), [Gbonkolenken](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/gbonkolenken/), [Kori](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/), [Kowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kowa/) and [Valunia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bo/valunia/). By area it is the 59th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.4% of [Moyamba District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/). The centre of Kamajei is about 152 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.2148° N, 11.8826° 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: Kamajei - 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)151 km - Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry243 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:53, 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 Kamajei Section Area km² Localities Services [Kowama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/kowama/) 62 7 0 [Mogbuama](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/mogbuama/) 109 6 0 [Ngiegombu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/ngiegombu/) 31 12 0 [Ngoahun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/ngoahun/) 77 7 0 [Njagbema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/njagbema/) 34 3 0 [Tawovehun](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/tawovehun/) 72 11 0 [Yeima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/yeima/) 60 10 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 Kamajei Open gazetteers list **54 villages, towns and localities** in Kamajei. Settlements here lie between about 52 m and 146 m above sea level (median 82 m). - Bandahun - Bandama - Bangema - Baoma - Batema - Benduma - Bengelor - Blama - Boabu - Bondayilahun - Bondayirahun - Bonge - Bowama - Fakai - Fala - Foya - Gandorhun - Gbelebu - Gbesebu - Gbesibu - Goahun - Gondama - Gorehun - Jabama - Jagbwema - Jene - Joya - Katema - Katoma - Kotomahun - Kotumahun - Kowama - Mafuri - Magbwama - Makainte - Manahu - Manahun - Mendekalima - Mobaiwa - Mogbuama - Moindu - Naiagolehun - Ngiyehun - Periwahun - Pujehun - Senehun - Tendehun - Teyahun - Tibeima - Yandu - Yerima - Yesan - Yiwaye - Yoni 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 Kamajei Named natural and historic features inside Kamajei, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Budeye - Tibaigowe ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Bandambe Hill · 453 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 Kamajei and the best time to visit Using the climate of Moyamba District, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,276 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (539 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 27 4 Mar 28 9 Apr 29 36 May 28 135 Jun 26 362 Jul 25 520 Aug 25 539 Sep 25 397 Oct 26 203 Nov 26 64 Dec 26 7 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Kamajei?In Moyamba District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Kamajei?11,333 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kamajei?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kamajei?About 25 people per km² - What borders Kamajei?Dasse, Gbo, Gbonkolenken, Kori, Kowa and Valunia - What time zone is Kamajei in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Kamajei?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Kamajei?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kamajei?54 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kamajei?Settlements lie between 52 m and 146 m - What is the highest point in Kamajei?Bandambe Hill (453 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kamajei?November to February - What is the P-code of Kamajei?SL030307 (OCHA common operational dataset)