# Yakemu Kpukumu, Pujehun District – Sections, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/ Chiefdom · Pujehun District # Yakemu Kpukumu Yakemu Kpukumu is a chiefdom of Sierra Leone in Pujehun District, Southern Province. It had an estimated **15,413 people** in 2020 on 181 km² (about 85 per km²). It is divided into 12 sections. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here. - 15,413people (2020) - 181km² - 12sections ## How many people live in Yakemu Kpukumu? Yakemu Kpukumu had an estimated **15,413 people** in 2020 — 4.0% of Pujehun District, 133rd of 161 chiefdoms. There are 905 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pujehun District figure of 951). Spread over 181 km², that is about **85 people per km²**, 80th 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 ****2,040** 5–9 ****2,411** 10–14 ****1,842** 15–19 ****1,899** 20–24 ****1,439** 25–29 ****1,320** 30–34 ****943** 35–39 ****915** 40–44 ****651** 45–49 ****527** 50–54 ****407** 55–59 ****241** 60–64 ****245** 65–69 ****161** 70–74 ****143** 75–79 ****86** 80+ ****146** 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 Yakemu Kpukumu? Yakemu Kpukumu 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 5 other chiefdoms: [Kpaka](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/kpaka/), [Kwamebai Krim](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/bonthe/kwamebai-krim/), [Mono Sakrim](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/mono-sakrim/), [Panga Kabonde](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/panga-kabonde/) and [Panga krim](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/panga-krim/). By area it is the 132nd largest of 167 chiefdoms in Sierra Leone. It covers 4.3% of [Pujehun District](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/). The centre of Yakemu Kpukumu is about 210 km in a straight line from Freetown, the capital. The centre point is at 7.2318° N, 11.8095° 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: Yakemu Kpukumu - 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) · Monrovia156 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia195 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 06:51, 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 Yakemu Kpukumu Section Area km² Localities Services [Bagollay](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/bagollay/) 6.8 2 0 [Bapawa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/bapawa/) 28 7 0 [Batowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/batowa/) 14 3 0 [Bekowa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/bekowa/) 6.7 4 0 [Deyombo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/deyombo/) 11 5 0 [Fortune](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/fortune/) 8.9 3 0 [Kemo-Bo](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/kemo-bo/) 11 3 0 [Kemo-wa](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/kemo-wa/) 5.6 4 0 [Kpukumu](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/kpukumu/) 30 5 0 [Seiwoh](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/seiwoh/) 22 8 0 [Sowonde](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/sowonde/) 17 4 0 [Yabai](https://wherepedia.org/sierra-leone/southern/pujehun/yakemu-kpukumu/yabai/) 20 9 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 Yakemu Kpukumu Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in Yakemu Kpukumu. Settlements here lie between about 10 m and 49 m above sea level (median 16 m). - Bangoma - Bempa - Blama - Bo - Bobobu - Boma - Bopo - Dama - Dia - Dokebu - Funkia - Futa - Gberi - Gberu - Gbongboma - Gondama - Jagbwema - Jeoma - Kakama - Kali - Kalu - Keka - Kobumpe - Kombeima - Konale - Konbilima - Kotumahun - Kpatemei - Kubong - Lah - Levuma - Magonda - Malema - Mali - Manjama - Manowuro - Matakang - Matru - Mesima - Mopalma - Mosei - Motanga - Mundaoma - Naiagolehun - Nyandehun - Petema - Saama - Sembehun - Tebor - Telo - Tobanda - Vawahun - Yelbana 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 Yakemu Kpukumu Named natural and historic features inside Yakemu Kpukumu, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 lake; 1 river or stream. - Lake Masatoi - Matopoyi 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 Yakemu Kpukumu 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 Yakemu Kpukumu?In Pujehun District, Southern Province, Sierra Leone - What is the population of Yakemu Kpukumu?15,413 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Yakemu Kpukumu?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Yakemu Kpukumu?About 85 people per km² - What borders Yakemu Kpukumu?Kpaka, Kwamebai Krim, Mono Sakrim, Panga Kabonde and Panga krim - What time zone is Yakemu Kpukumu in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Yakemu Kpukumu?Leone (SLE) - What language is spoken in Yakemu Kpukumu?English, Mende, Timne (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Yakemu Kpukumu?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Yakemu Kpukumu?Settlements lie between 10 m and 49 m - What is the best time to visit Yakemu Kpukumu?November to May - What is the P-code of Yakemu Kpukumu?SL030412 (OCHA common operational dataset)