Bumpe–Gao Chiefdom

Bumpe–Gao Chiefdom, also known as Bumpeh ngawo or Bumpe ngao is a chiefdom in Bo District of Sierra Leone.^[1][2] Its capital is Bumpe.

Bumpe–Gao Chiefdom
Chiefdom
Country	Sierra Leone
Province	Southern Province
District	Bo District
Capital	Bumpe
Time zone	UTC+0 (GMT)

Climate

The climate is that of a Monsoon^[3] The average temperature is 22 °C. The hottest month is April, at 24 °C, and the coldest is July, at 20 °C.^[4] The average rainfall is 2,971 millimeters per year. The wettest month is September, with 543 millimeters of rain, and the driest is January, with 8 millimeters.^[5]

Bumpe Ngawo Chiefdom Climate chart (explanation) J F M A M J J A S O N D     8     25 19     28     27 19     30     27 21     75     28 21     335     26 20     328     26 19     449     23 17     475     22 19     543     23 18     406     24 18     268     24 21     27     25 20 █ Average max. and min. temperatures in °C █ Precipitation totals in mm Source: [4] Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     0.3     77 66     1.1     81 66     1.2     81 70     3     82 70     13     79 68     13     79 66     18     73 63     19     72 66     21     73 64     16     75 64     11     75 70     1.1     77 68 █ Average max. and min. temperatures in °F █ Precipitation totals in inches

Ethnic makeup and culture

This chiefdom is inhabited by different ethnic groups, which are the Temnes, Mendes and the Sherbros. Residents trace their origin to a warrior named Bandabla Jei, a successful hunter and fisherman, who came from the east with a hunting party and established himself as a local leader. Jei later left as other stronger invaders won against him and took over the chiefdom. He is said to have left in a canoe down the river.^[2]

Ruling families

The chiefdom is ruled by five recognized ruling families.^[2]

Gbekpa/Barka

This house traces the lineage of Barka, one of the many sons of Gbekpa.All other houses trace their legitimacy to connections with this house. Its headquarters is at Bumpe.

Kposowa family

The great-grandfather of the Kposowa family was an advisor to Gbekpa, and given legitimacy because of his service. The current chief is from this family, and makes his headquarters in Bumpe.

Jongo

This house traces the lineage of a cousin to Barka, and also has its headquarters in Bumpe.

Kpandoma

The great-grandfather of this line was cousin to the Barka, and they also have their headquarters in Bumpeh.

Makavoray

This family is also related to Barka, and has its headquarter at Serabu.

See also

• Sarah Culberson: Princess of the Mende chiefdom of Kposowa.

References

1. "Final Results 2004 Population and Housing Census" (PDF). Government of Sierra Leone. 2006. p. 6. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
2. Reed, Tristan (July 15, 2013), The Chiefdoms of Sierra Leone (PDF), USA: Harvard University
3. Peel, M C; Finlayson, B L. "Updated world map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification". Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 11: 1633–1644. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
4. "NASA Earth Observations Data Set Index". NASA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
5. "NASA Earth Observations: Rainfall (1 month - TRMM)". NASA/Tropical Rainfall Monitoring Mission. Retrieved 30 January 2016.