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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
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$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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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 2025-12-05.
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 48/100.
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