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Kenema
City in Eastern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Kenema is Sierra Leone's third-largest city and the commercial hub of the Eastern Province, famed for its diamond trade and lush green landscapes. Well known for its lively market scenes and warm local hospitality, Kenema offers a blend of urban life and rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
188,463
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
7.88°, -11.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$491
Local Cost
$273
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
13.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1933 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KEN
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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