Northern Province, Sierra Leone Β· Africa
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Kabala is a town located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone. With a population of 17,948, it is an important destination in Africa.
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Kabala (Pular : π€π€’π€¦π€’π€€π€’) is the capital and largest town of Koinadugu District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Kabala is one of the main towns in Northern Sierra Leone and is set in a rural landscape, surrounded by mountains.
Kabala lies approximately 85 miles (137 km) north-east of Makeni, the largestRead more
city in the north, and approximately 200 miles (320 km) east of the capital Freetown.
Kabala had a population of 14,108 in the 2004 census, and a current estimate of 18,770
The population of Kabala is predominantly Muslim, though there is a substantial Christian minority.
Kabala is an agricultural centre and lies on the far north of Sierra Leone, with close proximity to Kono District and the international border with Guinea . Kabala is one of the largest towns in Sierra Leone in total land area; but is less densely populated.
Kabala is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Sierra Leone, with no single ethnic group forming a majority. Like the rest of Koinadugu District, the inhabitants of Kabala are largely from the Kuranko, Mandingo, Yalunka, Limba and Fula ethnic groups. As with most parts of Sierra Leone, the Krio language of the Sierra Leone Creole people is the most widely spoken language in Kabala.
Sierra Leone's former president Ernest Bai Koroma celebrated the 2012 New Year in Kabala. President Koroma held a townhall meeting at the Yogomaia Field in Kabala and attended new year church services at the Holy Martyrs Catholic Church in the town.
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Kabala is located in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, Africa. The coordinates are 9.5889 latitude, -11.5526 longitude.
Kabala has a population of approximately 17,948 people, making it a town in Sierra Leone.
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