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Mamboma

City in Southern, Sierra Leone

Overview

Mamboma is a small, welcoming town in Sierra Leone's Southern Region, rich in communal spirit and surrounded by natural beauty. Its lively local markets, riverside walks, and colonial history offer a unique glimpse into everyday life in rural Sierra Leone.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Southern
Population
5,201
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.09°, -11.69°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$353
Local Cost
$155
Local Income
$65
Cashless
10
English
65
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
18 km

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.

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