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Bo District
City in Southern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Bo District, the second-largest city in Sierra Leone, is a busy trade and academic hub with a friendly, lively atmosphere. Known for its markets and cultural diversity, Bo offers a unique blend of urban excitement and small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Southern
Population
575,478
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
7.99°, -11.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$550
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
55
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KBS
Distance
11 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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 50/100.
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