Pendembu

Sierra LeoneSL

Place in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone

Pendembu is a town in Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The town population was 7,243 at the 2004 census but increased to 20,502 according to a more recent estimate. Pendembu lies approximately 36 miles from Kenema and about 235 east of Freetown. Pendembu is a trade center and is one of the main towns in Eastern Sierra Leone.

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Population
8,780
Coordinates
8.098, -10.694
Timezone
Africa/Freetown
Elevation
518 m

Overview of Pendembu

Pendembu sits in Sierra Leone and reads as a small settlement. Some 8,780 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 518 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.

Things to do in Pendembu

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Culture in Pendembu

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Culture lovers get Mines. It is a direct read of Pendembu's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

Mines

Getting there & around

Access Pendembu through a larger town in Sierra Leone; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Freetown.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pendembu known for?
Pendembu is mainly a destination for culture, set in Sierra Leone with around 8,780 inhabitants.
What can you do in Pendembu?
You can plan around Mines in Pendembu. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
Where is Pendembu located?
Administratively, Pendembu sits in Sierra Leone — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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