# Kori, Moyamba District – Sections, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/

Chiefdom · Moyamba District 

# Kori

Kori is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Moyamba District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **34,022 people** in 2020 on 663 km² (about 51 per km²). It is divided into 7 sections. 161 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34,022people (2020)
- 663km²
- 7sections
- 18mapped services

## How many people live in Kori?

Kori had an estimated **34,022 people** in 2020 — 9.6% of Moyamba District, 85th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 941 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Moyamba District figure of 932). Spread over 663 km², that is about **51 people per km²**, 132nd 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 ****4,503**

5–9 ****5,321**

10–14 ****4,066**

15–19 ****4,191**

20–24 ****3,176**

25–29 ****2,913**

30–34 ****2,080**

35–39 ****2,019**

40–44 ****1,436**

45–49 ****1,164**

50–54 ****898**

55–59 ****531**

60–64 ****541**

65–69 ****353**

70–74 ****314**

75–79 ****191**

80+ ****323**

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 Kori?

Kori 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/), [Fakunya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/fakunya/), [Gbonkolenken](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/gbonkolenken/), [Kaiyamba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kaiyamba/), [Kamajei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kamajei/) and [Yoni](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/northern/tonkolili/yoni/). By area it is the 33rd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 9.6% of [Moyamba District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/). The centre of Kori is about 130 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 8.2247° N, 12.0878° W.

Source: [Government of Sierra Leone via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sle).

## Things to see in and around Kori

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kori: 1 nature reserve; 1 ruins.

- Kasewi Hills Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Matturi Block G · ruins

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kori

- 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)129 km
- Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY) · Conakry225 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:30) 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 Kori

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Zone - 1](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-1/) 103 9 0 

[Zone - 2](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-2/) 90 16 0 

[Zone - 3](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-3/) 152 30 0 

[Zone - 4](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-4/) 80 29 0 

[Zone - 5](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-5/) 74 34 0 

[Zone - 6](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-6/) 73 23 0 

[Zone - 7](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/moyamba/kori/zone-7/) 92 37 18 

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 Kori

Open gazetteers list **161 villages, towns and localities** in Kori. The largest with a recorded population: Njala (40,000) and Largo (3,441). Settlements here lie between about 48 m and 175 m above sea level (median 69 m).

- Bagbema
- Bagbwema
- Bambuibu
- Banda
- Bangema
- Baoma
- Baraka
- Belebu
- Bembebu
- Bobobu
- Bohohun
- Bohoi
- Bomahun
- Bondayilahun
- Bondiwo
- Bongama
- Bonganema
- Bonge
- Bongeima
- Bongema
- Bonjema
- Bunabu
- Buyebu
- Daru
- Faiama
- Fala
- Fanima
- Fogbo
- Foinda
- Foya
- Fuendu
- Fulawahun
- Gambia
- Gangama
- Gbahama
- Gbamusu
- Gbane
- Gbanguima
- Gbatiema
- Gbengbebu
- Gbesebu
- Gbewobu
- Gbogonma
- Gbonge
- Gbonumbu
- Gbosobu
- Gibina
- Gieboya
- Giegbolia
- Gieya
- Gihima
- Gola
- Gongohun
- Gpowama
- Gulagutila
- Hendobu
- Jabama
- Jaiahun
- Jaluahun
- Jamboma
- Jene
- Jolohun
- Jombohun
- Juluahun
- Jurma
- Kamato
- Kangahun
- Kangama
- Kania
- Kebawana
- Kimbima
- Konda
- Kondebotihun
- Kondia
- Kongama
- Kotia
- Kotiya
- Kowama
- Kowehun
- Kpanguwama
- Kpawama
- Lago
- Largo
- Lavulama
- Madina
- Magbenka
- Magbonka
- Majeihun
- Majendu
- Makundi
- Mambayema
- Mamboima
- Manihun
- Manjawo
- Manjehun
- Masawo
- Messima
- Mobai
- Mobeni
- Mobondo
- Mokaba
- Mokebi
- Mokoli
- Mokunde
- Molondo
- Momenga
- Mongila
- Mongoro
- Mongowo
- Monyoro
- Mosamai
- Mosenge
- Moshenge
- Mosongo
- Motehun
- Motengbe
- Moyambawo
- Moyambaworo
- Moyani
- Moyogba
- Naiaguehun
- Nbamawomahun
- Nbelihun
- Ndambawugbuila
- Ngokoma
- Niahalahun
- Njaguhema
- Njala
- Njala Junction
- Nomiama
- Nyamandu
- Nyamawabu
- Nyandehun
- Nyonila Mojombla
- Pelawahun
- Pendembu
- Periwahun
- Pewahun
- Pipo
- Pujehun
- Semabu
- Sembehun
- Senehun
- Shimbekihun
- Siena
- Simabu
- Simbekihun
- Sulima
- Taiama
- Takpanga
- Tamnahun
- Taninahun
- Tolobu
- Towobu
- Towubu
- Vaama
- Vokoma
- Waima
- Wunde
- Yandu
- Yenkisa

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 Kori

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.

- Doruye
- Henduye
- Jaba
- Jaioye
- Jaye
- Kasine
- Kawe
- Ketumui
- Kigbi
- Mapui
- Poye
- Teye
- Woni

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 Kori 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kori

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

- Banks2
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities5
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants5
- Police stations1

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 Kori?In Moyamba District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Kori?34,022 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kori?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kori?About 51 people per km²
- What borders Kori?Dasse, Fakunya, Gbonkolenken, Kaiyamba, Kamajei and Yoni
- What is there to see in Kori?Kasewi Hills Forest Reserve, Matturi Block G
- What time zone is Kori in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Kori?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Kori?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kori?161 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kori?Settlements lie between 48 m and 175 m
- What is the best time to visit Kori?November to February
- How many banks are in Kori?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kori?SL030309 (OCHA common operational dataset)