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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
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost
$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
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 35/100.
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