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Bo

#865 in World

Sierra Leone

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Population
174K
Coordinates
7.9644, -11.7383
Category
cities

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Bo, also commonly referred to as Bo Town, is the second largest city in Sierra Leone by population and the largest city in the Southern Province. It is the capital and administrative centre of Bo District. The city of Bo has a population of 223,075 based on 2021 national mid-term census estimates. It lies approximately 160 miles (250 km) east-southeast of Freetown, and about 40 miles (64 km) from Kenema. Bo is the leading financial, educational and economic centre of southern Sierra Leone..

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