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Kambia
City in North Western, Sierra Leone
Overview
Kambia is a modest yet lively town in Sierra Leone's North Western Province, serving as a vital trading hub near the border with Guinea. With friendly locals and lively markets, it offers travelers a glimpse into Sierra Leonean rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
North Western
Population
11,520
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
9.13°, -12.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$394
Local Cost
$143
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
50
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
14.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
2701 mm
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
12
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 30/100.
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