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Magburaka
City in Northern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Magburaka is a riverside town in Sierra Leone's Northern Province, known for its lively local markets and as an education hub. Its small size offers a friendly atmosphere and easy access to nature along the Rokel River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Northern
Population
14,915
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.72°, -11.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$443
Local Cost
$160
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
40
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
2037 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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