Current Date And Time In Southern Province, Sierra Leone
Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:57:26 GMT
Capital: Bo
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 20,226.00 km²
State Code: S
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Southern Province, a state or region of Sierra Leone in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Southern Province — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Southern Province | |
| State Capital | Bo | |
| State Code | S | |
| Country | Sierra Leone | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 20,226.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 7,809.30 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #2 | |
| Percentage of Sierra Leone Area | 28.19% | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Sierra Leonean Leone | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SLL | |
| Symbol | Le | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +232 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 36 | |
| In Feet | 118 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.79 | |
| Longitude | -11.89 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.791° N 11.889° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 47' 26" N 11° 53' 21" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 47.44' N 11° 53.35' W | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Southern Province, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Sierra Leone.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo | 233,684 | 7.965° N | 11.738° W |
| Njala | 40,000 | 8.232° N | 12.016° W |
| Bumpe | 16,123 | 7.892° N | 11.905° W |
| Gandorhun | 12,288 | 7.555° N | 11.693° W |
| Gandorhun | 12,288 | 7.494° N | 11.831° W |
| Bonthe | 10,206 | 7.526° N | 12.505° W |
| Mattru Jong | 8,199 | 7.6° N | 12.167° W |
| Pujehun | 7,926 | 7.358° N | 11.721° W |
| Sumbuya | 7,074 | 7.648° N | 11.961° W |
| Baoma | 7,044 | 7.993° N | 11.715° W |
Southern Province is an administrative region of Sierra Leone, located in Africa. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Sierra Leone's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Southern Province for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Sierra Leone
Precise GPS coordinates of Southern Province enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Southern Province within Sierra Leone plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Africa markets. › View Southern Province on map
Understanding the local time zone of Southern Province is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Southern Province is Sierra Leonean leone (SLL). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Sierra Leone need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Southern Province are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Sierra Leone. › View all country calling codes
Southern Province is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Sierra Leone in Africa. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Southern Province
Southern Province covers an area of approximately 20,226.00 square kilometers (7,809.30 square miles). This is about 28.19% of Sierra Leone's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Southern Province is Bo. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Sierra Leone. The national capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
Southern Province follows the +00:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Sierra Leone. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Southern Province is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL), represented by the symbol Le — the official currency of Sierra Leone. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.
