Kabala
This mountain town in northern Sierra Leone, Kabala serves as the capital of Koinadugu District and sits in a rural landscape ringed by hills, with water within walking distance. One of the most ethnically diverse towns in the country, it draws together Kuranko, Mandingo, Yalunka, Limba, and Fula communities, with Krio widely spoken across all groups. The town functions primarily as an agricultural centre near Sierra Leone's border with Guinea.
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- Population17,948
- Nearest water from center 4.9 km3.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Kabala: quick answers
Where is Kabala?
Kabala is in Sierra Leone.
How do you get to Kabala?
The nearest airport is Kabala (KBA), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kabala?
The warmest month is March, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is August, with about 367 mm14.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kabala?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.