Kenema
The principal commercial centre of southeastern Sierra Leone, Kenema is a city in the Eastern Province that serves as a key hub for regional trade linking the interior to cross-border markets. It sits close to mountains and within walking distance of water, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region. The city also holds an internationally recognised role in infectious disease research, particularly around Lassa fever and Ebola.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population143,137
- Nearest water from center 2.2 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.3 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Kenema: quick answers
Where is Kenema?
Kenema is in Sierra Leone.
How do you get to Kenema?
The nearest airport is Kenema (KEN), about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kenema?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is August, with about 419 mm16.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kenema?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kenema?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Segbwema.