Regional HQ
Kenema
Stronghold For Political Party
SLPP
Swing Region
No
2018 Winner
APC
2012 Winner
APC
Election Year
2023-06-24
2018-03-07
2012-11-17
2007-08-11
2002-05-14
1996-02-27
Total Voters 2023
685,761
2023 Population
1,641,012
Total Voters 2018
631,989
2018 Population
1,641,012
Total Voters 2012
561,123
Total Voters 2007
635,188
Total Voters 2002
539,126
Total Voters 1996
341,394
Geolocation
7.863164, -11.198076
Geolocation Geometry
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Description
The region is divided into 3 districts including Kailahun, Kenema, and Kono districts. For the purpose of electing members of parliament and Councilors to the Eastern region, the region is divided into 30 constituencies and 99 wards respectively.
The Eastern Region of Sierra Leone is one of the six regions of the country. It is bordered by the North-Western Province to the west, the Northern Province to the north, and the Southern Province to the south. The region is home to the Kono District, which is the second-largest diamond-producing district in the world. The main languages spoken in the region are Krio, Mende, and Temne. The region is also home to the Gola Forest National Park, which is the largest protected area in Sierra Leone. The region is known for its rich cultural heritage, and its people are known for their hospitality and hard work. The region is also home to the Loma Mountains, which are the highest mountains in the country. The region is a major agricultural center, and its main crops are rice, cassava, and cocoa.