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Tombu

City in Eastern, Sierra Leone

Overview

Tombu is a small river town in the Eastern region of Sierra Leone, known for its lively fishing industry and welcoming local culture. The town offers a blend of natural scenery and traditional market life, making it an authentic off-the-beaten-path destination for adventurous travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Eastern
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.54°, -10.73°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$530
Local Cost
$223
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
65
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
36 km

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 2025-12-10.
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 34/100.

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