# Barri, Pujehun District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/ Chiefdom · Pujehun District # Barri Barri is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Pujehun District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **41,147 people** in 2020 on 489 km² (about 84 per km²). It is divided into 9 sections. 94 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 41,147people (2020) - 489km² - 9sections ## How many people live in Barri? Barri had an estimated **41,147 people** in 2020 — 10.7% of Pujehun District, 60th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pujehun District figure of 951). Spread over 489 km², that is about **84 people per km²**, 81st 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 Pujehun District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,447** 5–9 ****6,434** 10–14 ****4,918** 15–19 ****5,069** 20–24 ****3,842** 25–29 ****3,523** 30–34 ****2,516** 35–39 ****2,443** 40–44 ****1,737** 45–49 ****1,408** 50–54 ****1,085** 55–59 ****642** 60–64 ****653** 65–69 ****428** 70–74 ****380** 75–79 ****231** 80+ ****391** 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 Barri? Barri lies in [Pujehun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/), [Southern Province](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/), [Sierra Leone](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/). It borders 7 other chiefdoms: [Galliness Perri](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/galliness-perri/), [Koya](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/koya/), [Makpele](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/), [Niawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/niawa/), [Pejeh(Futa peje](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/pejeh-futa-peje/), [Soro Gbema](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/) and [Tunkia](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/eastern/kenema/tunkia/). By area it is the 54th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 11.7% of [Pujehun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/). The centre of Barri is about 227 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.4792° N, 11.4393° 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: Barri - 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) · Monrovia152 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia183 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:50, 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 Barri Section Area km² Localities Services [Dakona](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/dakona/) 58 11 0 [Fallay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/fallay/) 92 18 0 [Jougba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/jougba/) 77 13 0 [Karjei](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/karjei/) 37 5 0 [Laimba](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/laimba/) 69 17 0 [Malla](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/malla/) 12 3 0 [Sonjour I](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/sonjour-i/) 47 16 0 [Sonjour II](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/sonjour-ii/) 71 15 0 [Tetima](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/tetima/) 26 4 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 Barri Open gazetteers list **94 villages, towns and localities** in Barri. The largest with a recorded population: Potoru (4,937). Settlements here lie between about 49 m and 138 m above sea level (median 78 m). - Bahama - Baiama - Bambako - Bandajuma - Bandasuma - Baoma - Baomahun - Baraka - Batoma - Bengama - Bevehun - Boma - Boyama - Buma - Busu - Dandegahun - Dendegahun - Dia - Fakai - Felegoma - Fulawahun - Gafalu - Gajibaoma - Giawama - Giema - Golala - Golawoma - Gombu - Grima - Jaiahun - Jaiwulo - Jakama - Jalahun - Jaluahun - Jene - Jeoma - Jombohun - Kamalu - Kambama - Kanella - Kolima - Komende - Komendi - Kongo - Kongohun - Konia - Konko - Korigboma - Kotomahun - Kouma - Kpetema - Kundorwahun - Kundowahun - Lago - Largo - Madina - Magbwema - Maka - Makoima - Mano - Mapoima - Masaila - Masakpa - Masaralah - Masaru - Meme - Naiagolehun - Naiaguahun - Naiahun - Niayama - Njala - Nongowa - Pelewahun - Potoru - Sahun - Samatia - Sefula - Semabu - Sembehun - Shenge - Shimbek - Tambiyama - Taninahun - Teyoma - Tuala - Tualu - Tuba - Turela - Vaama - Waima - Wokoya - Yombo - Yombowa - Yuabu 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 Barri Named natural and historic features inside Barri, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams. - Dunyi - Gume - Kundiye - Mapoli - Mapui - Mase - Masenia - Masubu - Matange - Weda - Wekame ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kani · 142 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - South Kambui Forest Reserve 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 Barri and the best time to visit Using the climate of Pujehun District, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,968 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (474 mm) and the driest Jan (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 4 Feb 27 12 Mar 27 25 Apr 27 46 May 27 107 Jun 26 278 Jul 25 392 Aug 24 474 Sep 25 331 Oct 26 215 Nov 26 64 Dec 26 20 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Quick answers - Where is Barri?In Pujehun District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Barri?41,147 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Barri?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Barri?About 84 people per km² - What borders Barri?Galliness Perri, Koya, Makpele, Niawa, Pejeh(Futa peje, Soro Gbema and Tunkia - What time zone is Barri in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Barri?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Barri?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Barri?94 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Barri?Settlements lie between 49 m and 138 m - What is the highest point in Barri?Kani (142 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Barri?November to May - What is the P-code of Barri?SL030401 (OCHA common operational dataset)