Eastern Province, Sierra Leone · Africa
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Kailahun is a town located in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone. With a population of 14,085, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Kailahun 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 Kailahun to your route.
Kailahun is the capital of Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Kailahun is a major business and commercial center of Kailahun District. The population was 13,108 in the 2004 census, a 2006 estimate of 18,411 [2] and a current estimate of about 30,411. Kailahun lies in the far east of SierraRead more
Leone, approximately 200 miles east of Freetown (320 miles by road), about 51 miles north east of Kenema (75 miles by road), and near the border of Liberia.[3]
Kailahun is a trade center, and is one of the major towns in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The population of Kailahun is largely from the Mende ethnic group. 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 Kailahun and is the primary means of communication in the city.
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Kailahun is located in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, Africa. The coordinates are 8.2789 latitude, -10.5730 longitude.
Kailahun has a population of approximately 14,085 people, making it a town in Sierra Leone.
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