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Yengema, Eastern Province, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone Flag

Current Date And Time In Yengema, Sierra Leone

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:39:43 GMT
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 13,358

📍 Cities Near To Yengema


Find cities, states and countries closest to Yengema in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Yengema.

📍 Yengema Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Yengema from our regional database:

State / RegionEastern Province
Total Population13,358
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude8.7144° N
Center Longitude-11.1706° E
Elevation390 m (1,280 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Eastern Province#5 of 28
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Barma Barma27 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Giehun Giehun14 23 12
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kayima Kayima12 19 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Koidu Koidu14 23 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Koidu Koidu15 23 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Koyima Koyima10 16 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Motema Motema13 21 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Sefadu Sefadu15 23 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Simbakoro Simbakoro13 21 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Tefeya Tefeya3 5 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Yengema Yengema0 0 0
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Yengema


States and regions closest to Eastern Province (home state of Yengema), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bomi County Bomi County82 131 71
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bong County Bong County122 196 106
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu County77 124 67
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa County143 230 124
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount County53 86 46
South (S)
National Flag Of Lofa County Lofa County102 164 88
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Margibi County Margibi County107 172 93
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Montserrado County Montserrado County98 158 86
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North West North West121 195 105
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province98 158 85
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Yengema


Countries bordering or closest to Sierra Leone, with aerial distance and compass direction from Yengema's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Benin Benin964 1,551 837
East (E)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso742 1,194 644
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde942 1,516 818
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia419 675 364
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana736 1,185 639
East (E)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea175 282 152
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau327 526 284
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast431 694 374
East (E)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia214 344 186
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mali Mali819 1,317 711
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Yengema. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Yengema (You)Eastern Province13,358
YengemaWestern Area0.1ENE
TefeyaEastern Province3,5444.8WSW
KoyimaEastern Province2,70516.3E
KayimaEastern Province1,88119.3N
MotemaEastern Province5,47420.6ESE
SimbakoroEastern Province2,51421.2ESE
GiehunEastern Province2,84522.6SE
KoiduEastern Province128,03023.3ESE
KoiduWestern Area23.4ESE
SefaduWestern Area23.4ESE

🏆 Eastern Province City Rankings

How does Yengema rank within Eastern Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Yengema appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kenema255,110
Koidu128,030
Segbwema16,532
Kailahun14,085
Yengema ⭐13,358
Pendembu8,780
Blama8,146
Panguma7,965
Barma7,529
Boajibu7,384

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lungi International Airport
IATA: FNA
223 km (138 mi) from Yengema
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Eastern Province Cities
Yengema ranks #5 of 28 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Yengema? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Yengema Sits on the Map

Yengema sits inside Eastern Province, Sierra Leone and ranks #5 of 28 cities in Eastern Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Yengema to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Yengema outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Yengema and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Yengema against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Eastern Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Yengema: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Yengema and the countries closest to Yengema by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Sierra Leone. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Yengema, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Yengema at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Yengema

If you're stringing together stops in Eastern Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Yengema — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Yengema MapView the Yengema map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Yengema Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Eastern Province OverviewExplore the Eastern Province state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Sierra Leone Country DataGet complete Sierra Leone data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Yengema

Which cities are closest to Yengema?

See the Cities Near To Yengema table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Eastern Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Yengema to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Yengema and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Yengema map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Yengema will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Yengema to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Yengema?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Yengema. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Eastern Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Yengema compare in size to the cities near it?

Yengema ranks #5 of 28 cities in Eastern Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Yengema?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Yengema is Lungi International Airport (FNA), about 223 km (138 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.