Sierra Leone: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Freetown – 1,056,000
Capital and largest city; main port and political, economic, and cultural center.


2. Kenema – 200,000
Eastern Province hub, known for mining, agriculture, and trade.


3. Bo – 174,000
Southern Province commercial center and educational hub.


4. Koidu – 128,000
Kono District city, famous for its diamond mining industry.


5. Makeni – 125,000
Northern Province’s largest city, home to the University of Makeni.


6. Waterloo – 40,000
Rapidly growing commuter town in the Western Area near Freetown.


7. Port Loko – 34,000
North West Province river port town and transport link to the interior.

The above is subject to change.

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