Eastern Province, Sierra Leone · Africa
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Yengema is a town located in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone. With a population of 13,358, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Yengema 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 Yengema to your route.
Yengema is a town in the Nimikoro Chiefdom of Kono District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone, lying approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Koidu Town (the largest city in Kono District), and about 142 miles (229 km) east of Freetown. The major industries in and around Yengema are diamond mining andRead more
agriculture. The town is home to Yengema Airport, the main airfield serving Kono District. A 2012 estimate of Yengema population was 13,358 people.
The population of Yengema is ethnically diverse, though the majority of its residents are ethnic Mandingo and ethnic Kono. The primary language of communication in Yengema is the Krio language, which is widely spoken in the town.
Yengema is a predominantly Muslim town, though with a significant Christian minority population.
Yengema is home to the Yengema Secondary School (commonly known as YSS), which was among the most prominent secondary schools in Sierra Leone.
Yengema is known for its archaeological site called Yengema Cave which was discovered by American anthropologist Carleton Stevens Coon in 1965.
Before the civil war, Yengema was one of the most populous cities in Eastern Sierra Leone. During the Sierra Leone civil war, Yengema was heavily damaged and constantly fought over due to the rich diamond reserves in the area. This forced many of the residents to flee the city.
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Yengema is located in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, Africa. The coordinates are 8.7144 latitude, -11.1706 longitude.
Yengema has a population of approximately 13,358 people, making it a town in Sierra Leone.
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