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Motema
City in Eastern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Motema is a small but lively town in Sierra Leone's Eastern Province, known for its welcoming community and proximity to the region's diamond mining activities. It provides an authentic local experience with lively markets and simple amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
5,474
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.61°, -11.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$280
Local Cost
$175
Local Income
$65
Cashless
10
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
4 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 35/100.
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