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Bo was the capital of the Protectorate of Sierra Leone from 1930 until independence in 1961.
Bo
Sierra Leone
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.
From the “History” section
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The city of Bo is governed by a directly elected city council headed by a mayor.
Bo
Sierra Leone
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.
From the “Government” section
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Bo has a tropical monsoon climate with a rainy season from May to November.
Bo
Sierra Leone
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.
From the “Geography” section
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The Mende make up the largest ethnic group in Bo, which has a diverse population.
Bo
Sierra Leone
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.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Patrick S. Bangura · CC0
Bo School, founded in 1906, is known for producing many of Sierra Leone's top politicians.
Bo
Sierra Leone
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.
From the “Education” section
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Photo: Patrick S. Bangura · CC0