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Bo
City in Southern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Bo, the second-largest city in Sierra Leone, is a lively urban hub in the Southern Province known for its academic institutions, lively markets, and strong local culture. The city blends traditional Sierra Leonean life with pockets of modern development, offering a unique look into the country's heartland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Southern
Population
233,684
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
7.96°, -11.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$60
Cashless
25
English
50
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
13.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1938 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
230 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KBS
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 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 2025-12-05.
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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