Districts of Sierra Leone
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The provinces
of Sierra Leone
are divided into 14 districts. One traditional leader from each district occupies a seat in Sierra Leone's parliament. The districts are further divided into chiefdoms
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The provinces
Provinces of Sierra Leone
||Sierra Leone is divided into 3 provinces and one Western Area; the provinces are further divided into 12 districts, and the districts are further divided into chiefdoms.*Eastern Province*Northern Province*Southern Province*Western Area-See also:...
of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
are divided into 14 districts. One traditional leader from each district occupies a seat in Sierra Leone's parliament. The districts are further divided into chiefdoms
Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone
||The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone are the third-level units of administration in Sierra Leone. The districts of Sierra Leone are divided into chiefdoms.-Bombali District:*Bombali Shebora - Makeni*Makari Gbanti - Masongbon...
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- Bo DistrictBo DistrictBo District is the second most populous district in Sierra Leone and is located in the Southern Province of the country. Its capital and largest city is the city of Bo, which is the second largest city in Sierra Leone. The other major towns in the district include Baoma, Bumpeh, Serabu, Sumbuya,...
- Bombali DistrictBombali DistrictBombali District is district in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. It's capital and largest city is Makeni, which is also the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone and the largest city in the north. The other major towns in the district include Kamakwie, Kamabai, Masingbi and Binkolo...
- Bonthe DistrictBonthe DistrictBonthe District comprises several islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the southwestern coast of Sierra Leone and a mainland area. Its capital is the town of Mattru Jong and the largest town in the district is Bonthe, on Sherbro Island and the town of Masabendu....
- Kailahun DistrictKailahun DistrictKailahun District is a district in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital and largest city is Kailahun. The other major towns in the district include Segbwema, Koindu, Pendembu and Daru. As of 2010, the district has a population of 395,957 ....
- Kambia DistrictKambia DistrictKambia District is a district in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital and largest city is Kambia. The other major towns include Morebaya, Kasirie, Kamassassa, Kukuna and Mange. The district has a population estimated at 304,357....
- Kenema DistrictKenema DistrictKenema District is a district in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital and largest city is Kenema, which is also the third largest city in Sierra Leone. The other major towns in the district include Tongo and Blama. The district is the most populous district in the Eastern province with...
- Koinadugu DistrictKoinadugu DistrictKoinadugu District Is a District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. It is by far the largest District in Sierra Leone in geographical area. Its capital and largest city is Kabala, which is also one of the main cities in Northern Sierra Leone...
- Kono DistrictKono DistrictKono District is a district in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital and largest city is Koidu Town. The other major towns in the district include Yengema, Tombodu, Motema, Jaiama-Nimokoro and Sewafe. Kono District is the largest diamond producer in Sierra Leone.The population of Kono...
- Moyamba DistrictMoyamba DistrictMoyamba District is a district in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone with a population of 260,910 in the 2004 census. Its capital and largest city is Moyamba. The other major towns include Njala, Rotifunk and Shenge...
- Port Loko DistrictPort Loko DistrictPort Loko District is the most populous district in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone with a population of 489,488 Its capital is Port Loko and the largest city is Lunsar...
- Pujehun DistrictPujehun DistrictPujehun District is a district in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital is the town of Pujehun . The other major towns in the district include Gandorhun, Zimmi, Bomi and Potoru.The district has a 2010 estimated population of 276,970....
- Tonkolili DistrictTonkolili DistrictTonkolili District is a district in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital and largest city is Magburaka. The other major towns include Mathora, Magbass, Yonibana and Mile 91...
- Western Area Rural DistrictWestern Area Rural DistrictThe Western Area Rural District is one of the 14 Districts of Sierra Leone. It is located in the Western Area of the country and has an estimated population of 174,249...
- Western Area Urban DistrictWestern Area Urban DistrictThe Western Area Urban District is one of the 14 Districts of Sierra Leone. It is by far the most populous district in the country with a population of 1,173,022 and is located in the Western Area. The Western Area Urban District comprises Freetown, the nation's capital and its urban suburbs...