# Mono Sakrim, Pujehun District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/ Chiefdom · Pujehun District # Mono Sakrim Mono Sakrim is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Pujehun District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **54,926 people** in 2020 on 260 km² (about 211 per km²). It is divided into 8 sections. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 54,926people (2020) - 260km² - 8sections ## How many people live in Mono Sakrim? Mono Sakrim had an estimated **54,926 people** in 2020 — 14.2% of Pujehun District, 40th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 1,044 women for every 1,000 men (above the Pujehun District figure of 951). Spread over 260 km², that is about **211 people per km²**, 23rd 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 ****7,269** 5–9 ****8,588** 10–14 ****6,566** 15–19 ****6,766** 20–24 ****5,129** 25–29 ****4,703** 30–34 ****3,359** 35–39 ****3,260** 40–44 ****2,319** 45–49 ****1,879** 50–54 ****1,448** 55–59 ****856** 60–64 ****872** 65–69 ****571** 70–74 ****507** 75–79 ****308** 80+ ****522** 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 Mono Sakrim? Mono Sakrim 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 4 other chiefdoms: [Kpaka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/kpaka/), [Kwamebai Krim](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/), [Panga Kabonde](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/panga-kabonde/) and [Yakemu Kpukumu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/). By area it is the 106th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 6.2% of [Pujehun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/). The centre of Mono Sakrim is about 220 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.1387° N, 11.7739° 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: Mono Sakrim - 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) · Monrovia147 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia186 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:50, sunset around 18:33). 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 Mono Sakrim Section Area km² Localities Services [Gbomotie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/gbomotie/) 24 7 0 [Kemoh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/kemoh/) 44 12 0 [Makpondo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/makpondo/) 9.6 2 0 [Masanda Majagbe](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/masanda-majagbe/) 45 5 0 [Pembaar](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/pembaar/) 49 9 0 [Pullie](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/pullie/) 15 5 0 [Sitta](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/sitta/) 40 7 0 [Sowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/sowa/) 34 6 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 Mono Sakrim Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Mono Sakrim. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 40 m above sea level (median 15 m). - Banahun - Baraka - Baryeh - Bave - Bengani - Bo - Bopan - Bopani - Buyama - Dibia - Gandorhun - Gaugba - Gawurema - Gbanahun - Gbangbima - Gbese - Gbomuko - Gbomukor - Gombu - Gorahun - Jaluahun - Kakama - Kasi - Komende - Kpaku - Kpalma - Kpatema - Kumende - Kupung - Madina - Maipeko - Mani - Mano Bonjema - Mano Bunjema - Masibi - Matahun - Mende - Mokele - Mosine - Ndaworo - Nyandehun - Paku - Periwahun - Petema - Sebengu - Senehun - Simiyei - Siniye - Talia - Taninahun - Wale - Yenken 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 Mono Sakrim Named natural and historic features inside Mono Sakrim, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 lakes; 1 river or stream. - Lake Mabesi - Lake Mape - Waanje ### Coast and islands 5 islands. - Kogbwema Island - Nyetiko Island - Tosuku Island - Wointi Island - Yamama Island 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 Mono Sakrim 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 Mono Sakrim?In Pujehun District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Mono Sakrim?54,926 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Mono Sakrim?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Mono Sakrim?About 211 people per km² - What borders Mono Sakrim?Kpaka, Kwamebai Krim, Panga Kabonde and Yakemu Kpukumu - What time zone is Mono Sakrim in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Mono Sakrim?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Mono Sakrim?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mono Sakrim?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mono Sakrim?Settlements lie between 8 m and 40 m - What is the best time to visit Mono Sakrim?November to May - What is the P-code of Mono Sakrim?SL030407 (OCHA common operational dataset)