Magburaka

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Magburaka

Total population

40,313

Coordinates8.72°, -11.95°

Demographic figures from Statistics Sierra Leone. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Magburaka is the capital and largest city of Tonkolili District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Its population was 16,313 in the 2004 census. and a current estimate of 40,313. It is located at around 8°43′1″N 11°56′36″W, along the Rokel River. Magburaka lies just about 26 miles (42 km) drive south-west of Makeni, the economic centre of Northern Sierra Leone and about 80 miles (135 km) drive east of the country's capital Freetown. Magburaka is a trade centre and is one of the main cities in Northern Sierra Leone. As with most parts of Sierra Leone, the Krio language of the Sierra Leone Creole people is the most widely spoken language in Magburaka.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.