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Kono District
City in Eastern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Kono District, centered around Koidu Town, is Sierra Leone's diamond mining heartland. The region blends lively marketplaces, rural villages, and scenic landscapes, offering a glimpse into both industrial and traditional sides of Sierra Leone. Visitors can explore busy towns and serene countryside within a short travel distance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
505,767
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.71°, -10.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$70
Cashless
20
English
60
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WYE
Distance
16 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 60/100.
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