Koinadugu District
Encyclopedia
Koinadugu 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. The other major towns in the district include Sinkunia, Falaba
, Fadugu, Kurubonla The District of Koinadugu had a population of 265,765 in the 2004 census, and has a total area of 12121 km² (4,679.9 sq mi).
The District of Koinadugu borders Bombali
on the west, Tonkolili District
to the south-west, Kono District
to the south and the Republic of Guinea to north east. Diamond mining is a major economic activity in the district, as well as agricultural production of rice
, mango
, cacao, and coconut
. Koinadugu is one of the most ethnically diverse district in Sierra Leone.
Koinadugu is one of the most ethnically diverse districts in Sierra Leone.
The district is mainly muslim
(90% of the population) and Islam
dominates the religious and cultural practices in the district. Most schools in the district have Islamic religious affiliation.
. The current chairman of Koinadugu district council is Peter Bayuku Conteh of the All People's Congress
(APC) http://www.news.sl/drwebsite/publish/article_200510579.shtml.
(who predominate in the district's largest city of Kabala
), Kuranko
, Fula
and Limba
and Yalunka (predominant in Musaia and Falaba areas) Areas bordering the republic of Guinea (Conakry).
, of which nine members weren't elected
to a 5-year term.
is a major economic activity in the district, as well as agricultural productivity such as rice]],mango,beans,cattle rearing, to name but few.
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...
. It is by far the largest District in Sierra Leone in geographical area. Its capital
Capital
A capital city is the area of a country, province, region, or state considered to enjoy primary status; although there are exceptions, a capital is typically a city that physically encompasses the offices and meeting places of the seat of government and is usually fixed by law or by the constitution...
and largest city is Kabala
Kabala, Sierra Leone
Kabala is the capital and largest town of Koinadugu District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone, with a population of 14,108 in the 2004 census, and a current estimate of 18,770 Kabala is one of the main cities in northern Sierra Leone and is set in a rural landscape...
, which is also one of the main cities in Northern Sierra Leone. The other major towns in the district include Sinkunia, Falaba
Falaba
Falaba is a former town in the Solima area, Koinadugu District of the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The population of Falaba is largely from the Mandingo and Kuranko ethnic groups. The village is largely muslim.-History:...
, Fadugu, Kurubonla The District of Koinadugu had a population of 265,765 in the 2004 census, and has a total area of 12121 km² (4,679.9 sq mi).
The District of Koinadugu borders Bombali
Bombali District
Bombali 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...
on the west, Tonkolili District
Tonkolili District
Tonkolili 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...
to the south-west, Kono District
Kono District
Kono 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...
to the south and the Republic of Guinea to north east. Diamond mining is a major economic activity in the district, as well as agricultural production of rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
, mango
Mango
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While...
, cacao, and coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
. Koinadugu is one of the most ethnically diverse district in Sierra Leone.
Koinadugu is one of the most ethnically diverse districts in Sierra Leone.
The district is mainly muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
(90% of the population) and Islam
Islam
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dominates the religious and cultural practices in the district. Most schools in the district have Islamic religious affiliation.
Government
The District of Koinadugu is governed with a district council form of government, which is headed by a District Council Chairman, who is responsible for the general management of the district and for seeing that all local laws are enforced. The District Council Chairman is elected directly by the residents of Koinadugu District. The Council Hall of Koinadugu District located in the district capital of KabalaKabala, Sierra Leone
Kabala is the capital and largest town of Koinadugu District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone, with a population of 14,108 in the 2004 census, and a current estimate of 18,770 Kabala is one of the main cities in northern Sierra Leone and is set in a rural landscape...
. The current chairman of Koinadugu district council is Peter Bayuku Conteh of the All People's Congress
All People's Congress
The All People's Congress is one of the two major political parties in Sierra Leone, the other is the Sierra Leone People's Party . The party was founded in 1960 by Pa Mucktarru Kallay, Allieu Badarr Koroma,Alhaji Sheik Gibril Sesay C A Kamara-Taylor, S A T Koroma and Abu Bakarr S Bangura...
(APC) http://www.news.sl/drwebsite/publish/article_200510579.shtml.
Demography
Koinadugu District is by far the largest district in Sierra Leone and with an estimated population of 265,765. The major ethnic groups in the district are the MandingoMandinka people
The Mandinka, Malinke are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa with an estimated population of eleven million ....
(who predominate in the district's largest city of Kabala
Kabala, Sierra Leone
Kabala is the capital and largest town of Koinadugu District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone, with a population of 14,108 in the 2004 census, and a current estimate of 18,770 Kabala is one of the main cities in northern Sierra Leone and is set in a rural landscape...
), Kuranko
Kuranko people
The Kuranko, also known as the Koranko, are an ethnic group living in Sierra Leone and Guinea. The Koranko occupy a large section in mountainous region within northeastern Sierra Leone and southern Guinea . Within this geographical region, different dialects, as well as distinct social groupings...
, Fula
Fula people
Fula people or Fulani or Fulbe are an ethnic group spread over many countries, predominantly in West Africa, but found also in Central Africa and Sudanese North Africa...
and Limba
Limba people (Sierra Leone)
The Limba people is a major ethnic group in the Republic of Sierra Leone. They form the third largest ethnic group in the country, about 8.5% of Sierra Leone's total population ....
and Yalunka (predominant in Musaia and Falaba areas) Areas bordering the republic of Guinea (Conakry).
Members of Parliament
Koinadugu District currently has 409 Representatives in the Parliament of Sierra LeoneParliament of Sierra Leone
The unicameral Parliament of Sierra Leone is the country's legislative body. It is sometimes known as the House of Representatives.The current Parliament, formed following elections held on 14 May 2002, has a total of 124 members. 112 members are directly elected in multi-member constituencies...
, of which nine members weren't elected
Elected
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to a 5-year term.
Economy
gold miningGold mining
Gold mining is the removal of gold from the ground. There are several techniques and processes by which gold may be extracted from the earth.-History:...
is a major economic activity in the district, as well as agricultural productivity such as rice]],mango,beans,cattle rearing, to name but few.
External links
- http://news.sl/drwebsite/exec/view.cgi?archive=6&num=16694
- http://handokotantra.net/local-councils-a-pivotal-but-disappointing-role-in-sierra-leones-socio-political-and-economic-development-debate.html
- http://www.daco-sl.org/encyclopedia/7_lib/7_2g_ku.htm
- http://www.statehouse-sl.org/member-parliament.html