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Koidu
City in Eastern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Koidu is the largest city in Sierra Leone's Eastern Province and a gateway to the country's rich diamond mining culture. With a lively central district and a blend of residential neighborhoods, it offers visitors a glimpse into both urban and rural lifestyles. The city is surrounded by green hills and small rivers, adding to its scenic charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
124,662
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.64°, -10.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost
$408
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$65
Cashless
15
English
70
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
12.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
2024 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WYE
Distance
9 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 2026-03-21.
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 58/100.
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