# Soro Gbema, Pujehun District – Sections, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/

Chiefdom · Pujehun District 

# Soro Gbema

Soro Gbema is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Pujehun District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **47,153 people** in 2020 on 732 km² (about 64 per km²). It is divided into 10 sections. 144 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 47,153people (2020)
- 732km²
- 10sections
- 11mapped services

## How many people live in Soro Gbema?

Soro Gbema had an estimated **47,153 people** in 2020 — 12.2% of Pujehun District, 50th of 161 chiefdoms. There are 922 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pujehun District figure of 951). Spread over 732 km², that is about **64 people per km²**, 110th 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 ****6,241**

5–9 ****7,373**

10–14 ****5,636**

15–19 ****5,809**

20–24 ****4,403**

25–29 ****4,038**

30–34 ****2,884**

35–39 ****2,799**

40–44 ****1,991**

45–49 ****1,613**

50–54 ****1,243**

55–59 ****736**

60–64 ****749**

65–69 ****491**

70–74 ****436**

75–79 ****264**

80+ ****448**

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 Soro Gbema?

Soro Gbema 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: [Barri](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/barri/), [Galliness Perri](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/galliness-perri/), [Kpaka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/kpaka/) and [Makpele](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/makpele/). By area it is the 24th largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 17.5% of [Pujehun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/). The centre of Soro Gbema is about 250 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.1148° N, 11.4337° 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: Soro Gbema

- 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) · Monrovia118 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia154 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:49, 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 Soro Gbema

Section Area km² Localities Services 

[Kemokai](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/kemokai/) 50 12 11 

[Kengo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/kengo/) 68 14 0 

[Kiazombo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/kiazombo/) 52 12 0 

[Mano - River](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/mano-river/) 104 14 0 

[Massaquoi I](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/massaquoi-i/) 50 12 0 

[Massaquoi II](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/massaquoi-ii/) 90 21 0 

[Moiwebu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/moiwebu/) 59 16 0 

[Zoker I](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/zoker-i/) 159 41 0 

[Zoker II](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/zoker-ii/) 23 8 0 

[Zombo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/soro-gbema/zombo/) 79 15 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 Soro Gbema

Open gazetteers list **144 villages, towns and localities** in Soro Gbema. Settlements here lie between about 9 m and 131 m above sea level (median 35 m).

- Bandama
- Bangoma
- Baoma
- Baraka
- Boba
- Bobobu
- Bombohun
- Bongboma
- Bopo
- Bopon
- Buma
- Dar-es-Salaam
- Dasila
- Dia
- Digei
- Dodo
- Dowoma
- Dukor
- Fabaina
- Fairo
- Fanima
- Folu
- Futa
- Futa Golawoma
- Galu
- Gambia
- Gangama
- Gbahama
- Gbama
- Gbobobu
- Gbomei
- Gendema
- Gengema
- Giawamei
- Gibina
- Giehun
- Giema
- Giema 1
- Giema 2
- Glaya
- Golawahun
- Golawoma
- Gondama
- Gong
- Gonghu
- Gongwa
- Gonohun
- Hegbema
- Jagbwema
- Jaluahun
- Jembe
- Jendema
- Jene
- Jijama
- Jombaba
- Jombosin
- Jonbaba
- Jopowahun
- Juring
- Kalia
- Kanela
- Kanga
- Kawala
- Keba
- Kebawana
- Kenema
- Koijei
- Komala
- Konehun
- Kpakala
- Kpwoebu
- Kulako
- Kurako
- Kuranko
- Latu
- Levuma
- Madeira
- Madina
- Maina
- Majeima
- Maka
- Makpeyama
- Male
- Malema
- Malomei
- Mando
- Mani
- Manikoma
- Manjema
- Mano
- Mano Salija
- Mano-Kpende
- Mapei
- Mapeyama
- Mapoma
- Melima
- Mendekayima
- Mina
- Misila
- Momandu
- Naiagolehun
- Navali
- Nguala
- Niemangoima
- Njago
- Njala
- Nyandahun
- Panguma
- Periwahun
- Poima
- Pokondu
- Portloko
- Pujehun
- Sanga
- Sangara
- Seima
- Semabu
- Sembehun
- Senehun Bulema
- Senehun Gieya
- Sengema
- Simbaru
- Sini
- Somu
- Soro Gbema
- Sulima
- Sumbuya
- Sunge
- Tasor
- Tiama
- Tindor
- Turela
- Tuso
- Vaama
- Victoria
- Wai
- Werikenda
- Widaro
- Wonde
- Wonyoma
- Wonyomo
- Wopo
- Yangahun
- Zozo

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 Soro Gbema

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams.

- Komagongo
- Mahoi
- Majei
- Majenge
- Makase
- Makasi
- Makungi
- Male
- Mapa
- Mapei
- Mapei
- Mawusei
- Mosakpa
- Nonyefwe
- Senge
- Wojoye
- Woynyo

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- York Island

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Lalay 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 Soro Gbema 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 Soro Gbema

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools2
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants3

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 Soro Gbema?In Pujehun District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- What is the population of Soro Gbema?47,153 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Soro Gbema?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Soro Gbema?About 64 people per km²
- What borders Soro Gbema?Barri, Galliness Perri, Kpaka and Makpele
- What time zone is Soro Gbema in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Soro Gbema?Leone (SLE)
- What language is spoken in Soro Gbema?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Soro Gbema?144 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Soro Gbema?Settlements lie between 9 m and 131 m
- What is the best time to visit Soro Gbema?November to May
- How many petrol pumps are in Soro Gbema?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Soro Gbema?SL030410 (OCHA common operational dataset)