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Kenema

Region

East

Difference between APC and SLPP

184512

Stronghold For Political Party

SLPP

Swing District

No

2023 Winner

SLPP

Total Voters 2023

317,978

2018 Winner

SLPP

Total Voters 2018

280,142

2012 Winner

SLPP

Total Voters 2012

248,862

Total Voters 2007

271,026

Total Voters 2002

291,083

Total Voters 1996

153,445

Election Year

2023-06-24
2018-03-07
2012-11-17
2007-08-11
2002-05-14
1996-02-27

Geolocation Points

7.863246, -11.195071

Geolocation Geometry

Description

Kenema District is a district in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital and largest city is Kenema, which is the third most populous city in Sierra Leone, after Freetown and Bo. Tongo is the second most populous city in the district. Other major towns in Kenema District include Blama and Yomboma. The district is the most populous district in the Eastern province with a population 609,873. Kenema District has an area of 6,053 km2 (2,337 sq mi) and comprises sixteen chiefdoms.

The District of Kenema borders Bo District to the west, the Republic of Liberia to the southeast, Tonkolili District and Kono District to the north, Kailahun District to the east, and Pujehun District to the southwest. The economy of Kenema District is largely based on Farming, Diamond mining and trade.

The Mende is the largest ethnic group in the district, though the district is home to a significant population of many of Sierra Leone"s ethnic groups. The population of Kenema District is majority Muslim, though the district is also home to a significant Christian minority. Like the rest of Sierra Leone, Muslims and Christians collaborate and get along very well in Kenema District.