Kambia, Sierra Leone
District headquartesr in Northern Province, Sierra Leone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kambia also commonly known as Kambia Town is the capital and largest town of Kambia District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Kambia is a major trading town; and lies approximately 120 miles north-east of Freetown. The town had a population of 11,842 in the 2004 census,[1] with a 2010 estimate being 12,471 and a current estimate of 40,000 [citation needed]. Kambia is a major trading route along the main highway linking Sierra Leone's capital Freetown to Conakry, the capital of Guinea.
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Kambia | |
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Coordinates: 9°07′N 12°55′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Northern Province |
District | Kambia District |
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• Total | 40,000 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (GMT) |
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Kambia town is inhabited by different ethnic groups. The Krio language is the primary language of communication among the different ethnic groups in Kambia town. The town is predominantly Muslim.