Bo Population 2026
Bo has a population of 233,684, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone, located in Southern Province. Roughly 2.6% of Sierra Leone's population lives here. It is about 3.4× smaller than Freetown, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
233,684
Rank in Sierra Leone
#3
Coordinates
7.96°N, 11.74°W
~104 m elevation · Africa/Freetown
Distance to capital (Freetown)
175 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
Cities near Bo
FAQ
What is the population of Bo?
Bo has a population of 233,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Sierra Leone.
What region is Bo in?
Bo is located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
Is Bo the capital of Sierra Leone?
No, the capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown, about 175 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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