Southern Province, Sierra Leone · Africa
Bonthe sits on the route: 40 minutes from Mogbwemo.
Bonthe is a town located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone. With a population of 10,206, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Bonthe sits in Sierra Leone. It's in the Africa/Freetown time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bonthe to your route.
Bonthe is a coastal town located on Sherbro Island in Bonthe District in the southern Province of Sierra Leone. The town lies on the eastern shore of Sherbro Island, on the Sherbro River estuary. Bonthe is about 60 miles south-west of Bo and 187 miles south-east of Freetown.
Bonthe is by far the smallest of SierraRead more
Leone's six municipalities and is directly governed by a city council, headed by a mayor. The municipality of Bonthe had a population of 9,535 in the 2004 census, with a current estimate of 10,206.
The major industry in Bonthe is fishing. In colonial times the town used to be a major trading centre for piassava and other agricultural products.
The population of Bonthe is ethnically diverse, though mainly from the Sherbro, and Mende ethnic groups. As with most parts of Sierra Leone, the Krio language of the Sierra Leone Creole people is by far the most widely spoken language in Bonthe and is the primary means of communication in the city.
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Bonthe is located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, Africa. The coordinates are 7.5264 latitude, -12.5050 longitude.
Bonthe has a population of approximately 10,206 people, making it a town in Sierra Leone.
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