# Makpele, Pujehun District – Sections, Population & Map

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Chiefdom · Pujehun District 

# Makpele

Makpele is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Pujehun District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **55,012 people** in 2020 on 407 km² (about 135 per km²). It is divided into 4 sections. 71 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 55,012people (2020)
- 407km²
- 4sections
- 5mapped services

## How many people live in Makpele?

Makpele had an estimated **55,012 people** in 2020 — 14.2% of Pujehun District, 39th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 940 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pujehun District figure of 951). Spread over 407 km², that is about **135 people per km²**, 44th 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 ****7,281**

5–9 ****8,602**

10–14 ****6,576**

15–19 ****6,777**

20–24 ****5,137**

25–29 ****4,711**

30–34 ****3,365**

35–39 ****3,266**

40–44 ****2,322**

45–49 ****1,882**

50–54 ****1,451**

55–59 ****857**

60–64 ****874**

65–69 ****572**

70–74 ****508**

75–79 ****308**

80+ ****523**

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 Makpele?

Makpele 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 3 other chiefdoms: [Barri](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/), [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 67th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 9.7% of [Pujehun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/). The centre of Makpele is about 252 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.3059° N, 11.2848° 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: Makpele

- 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) · Monrovia127 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia157 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:49, 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 Makpele

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Kengo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/kengo/) 19 8 0 

[Samagbe](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/samagbe/) 196 34 0 

[Seitua](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/seitua/) 48 9 0 

[Selimeh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/selimeh/) 145 22 5 

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 Makpele

Open gazetteers list **71 villages, towns and localities** in Makpele. The largest with a recorded population: Zimmi (4,796). Settlements here lie between about 47 m and 114 m above sea level (median 83 m).

- Baiama
- Banguihun
- Bangulihun
- Baoma
- Bebema
- Benyema
- Bepon
- Boloma
- Bomboma
- Bopoh
- Dar Es Salaam
- Disalami
- Domboma
- Dombu
- Doumbu
- Dumagbe
- Fabaina
- Gba
- Gbahama
- Gbewako
- Gellehun
- Gewojahun
- Giehun
- Giewumba
- Gisiwulo
- Go
- Gofo
- Gofor
- Gola
- Golawoma
- Gombu
- Gomei
- Jabama
- Jagbaka
- Jagbwema
- Jago
- Jaluahun
- Jene
- Jibima
- Jopowahun
- Kabalahun
- Kaina
- Kebe
- Kisiwuru
- Koma
- Kondigbama
- Kondikpa
- Londoma
- Madina
- Maka
- Manjama
- Matai
- Misila
- Nagbena
- Naiagolehun
- Nyandehun
- Nyeyama
- Palima
- Pelevulahun
- Pelewa
- Pewa
- Saiama
- Sembehun
- Shenge
- Tokoma
- Tokorma
- Towobu
- Twasu
- Vaama
- Wunde
- Zimmi

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 Makpele

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Boyipa
- Gogpoh
- Golia
- Hojoye
- Majei
- Matai
- Seye
- Wendeye
- Weyo
- Yambase
- Yebo

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Pite · 196 m
- Tolmakpean Hill · 171 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 Makpele 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makpele

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

- Hotels1
- Schools1
- Restaurants2
- 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 Makpele?In Pujehun District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Makpele?55,012 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Makpele?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Makpele?About 135 people per km²
- What borders Makpele?Barri, Soro Gbema and Tunkia
- What time zone is Makpele in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Makpele?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Makpele?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Makpele?71 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Makpele?Settlements lie between 47 m and 114 m
- What is the highest point in Makpele?Pite (196 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Makpele?November to May
- What is the P-code of Makpele?SL030405 (OCHA common operational dataset)