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Kenema District
City in Eastern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Kenema District is the third largest urban area in Sierra Leone, serving as the gateway to the lush Eastern Province. Known for its diamond trade, busy markets, and rich Mende culture, Kenema is lively but relaxed, surrounded by scenic rainforest landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
609,873
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
7.95°, -11.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$445
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$65
Cashless
15
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KEN
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 48/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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