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Makeni
City in Northern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Makeni, the largest city in Sierra Leone's Northern Province, is a dynamic urban center known for its welcoming atmosphere and lively marketplaces. It is a cultural and economic hub, with a growing university presence and lively community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Northern
Population
125,970
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.89°, -12.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
65
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
12.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
2066 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 58/100.
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