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Bonthe District
City in Southern, Sierra Leone
Overview
Bonthe District sits in Sierra Leone's southern region, renowned for its rivers, mangroves and coastal towns. Its capital, Bonthe, preserves a rich colonial heritage and peaceful island vibe, while communities like Mattru Jong and Tihun offer authentic glimpses of rural Sierra Leone.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Southern
Population
200,730
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
7.52°, -12.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost · estimate
$438
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
35
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2009 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BTE
Distance
20 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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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