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Gorahun

City in Eastern, Sierra Leone

Overview

Gorahun is a small town in Sierra Leone's Eastern Province, notable for its close-knit community and busy market life. While modern amenities are limited, the town offers an authentic glimpse into everyday Mende culture and rural Sierra Leone.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
7.46°, -11.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$260
Local Cost
$150
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
55
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
13.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1968 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
KEN
Distance
49 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.

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