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Kailahun
City in Eastern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Kailahun is a small, lively town set in Sierra Leone's Eastern Province, known for its agricultural tradition and diverse communities. It is a gateway to the country's border regions and offers visitors a glimpse of rural Sierra Leonean life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
14,085
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.28°, -10.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$365
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
65
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
11.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1956 mm
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
17
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
FOY
Distance
39 km
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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 2025-12-06.
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 35/100.
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