Fun facts about Makeni
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The mayor of Makeni, Abubakarr Kamara, won the June 2023 election with 93.38% of the votes.
Makeni
Sierra Leone
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census.
From the “Government” section
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The Temne people are the largest ethnic group in Makeni.
Makeni
Sierra Leone
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census.
From the “Demographics” section
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Makeni is home to one of Sierra Leone's oldest football clubs, the Wusum Stars.
Makeni
Sierra Leone
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census.
From the “Sport” section
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The Holy Spirit Hospital is the largest private hospital in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone.
Makeni
Sierra Leone
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census.
From the “Health” section
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Makeni is the hometown of former Sierra Leone's president Ernest Bai Koroma.
Makeni
Sierra Leone
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census.
From the “Notable people from Makeni” section
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