Kailahun
Place in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone
Kailahun is the capital of Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. Kailahun is a major business and commercial center of Kailahun District. The population was 13,108 in the 2004 census, a 2006 estimate of 18,411 and a current estimate of about 30,411. Kailahun lies in the far east of Sierra Leone, approximately 200 miles east of Freetown, about 51 miles north east of Kenema, and near the border of Liberia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,085
- Coordinates
- 8.279, -10.573
- Timezone
- Africa/Freetown
- Elevation
- 303 m
Overview of Kailahun
Travellers heading to Sierra Leone will find Kailahun, a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 14,085. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and nightlife. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kailahun
Nature in Kailahun
(11)Kailahun's nature entries include Caves, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. All of it is drawn from Kailahun's recorded activities. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Kailahun
(9)Under culture, Kailahun is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Churches, Fountains and Historical Sites. The full list runs to 9 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kailahun.
Nightlife in Kailahun
(3)Nightlife in Kailahun covers Events, Music and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kailahun.
Adventure in Kailahun
(2)For adventure, expect Amusement Parks and Parachute. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kailahun.
Sports in Kailahun
(2)On the sports side, Kailahun offers Hunting and Running. All of it is drawn from Kailahun's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Kailahun
(2)Looking for water sports? Kailahun has Paddleboarding and Surf. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kailahun.
Wellness in Kailahun
(2)The wellness shortlist for Kailahun: Farms and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Kailahun is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Kailahun
(1)Family in Kailahun covers Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kailahun.
More to do in Kailahun
(2)The other activities shortlist for Kailahun: Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Kailahun's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kailahun
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Kailahun is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Sierra Leone and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Freetown.
Similar destinations
Places near Kailahun that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kailahun known for?
- Kailahun, in Sierra Leone, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 14,085 residents.
- What can you do in Kailahun?
- Recorded activities in Kailahun include Caves, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kailahun?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Kailahun located?
- Kailahun is located in Sierra Leone. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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