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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 · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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