Makeni | |
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.jpg) Sunset over Makeni | |
  Makeni Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: 8°52′54″N 12°02′39″W / 8.88167°N 12.04417°W | |
| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Bombali District |
| Chiefdom | Bombali Shebora |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| • Mayor | Abubakarr Kamara (APC) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Ibrahim Nelson Kamara (APC)[1] |
| • Governing Body | Makeni City Council |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
| • Total | 85,116 [2]. |
| Time zone | UTC±0 (GMT) |
Makeni is the largest city in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The city is the capital of Bombali District, and is the economic center of the Northern Province. Makeni is the fifth largest city in Sierra Leone by population. The city of Makeni had a population of 85,116 in the 2021 census.[1][2] Makeni lies approximately 110 miles east of Freetown. Makeni is home to the University of Makeni, the largest private university in Sierra Leone.[3][4][5]
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