Bumpe Population 2026
Bumpe has a population of 16,123, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sierra Leone's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Freetown, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,123
Rank in Sierra Leone
#12
Coordinates
7.89°N, 11.91°W
~38 m elevation · Africa/Freetown
Distance to capital (Freetown)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
Cities near Bumpe
FAQ
What is the population of Bumpe?
Bumpe has a population of 16,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Sierra Leone.
What region is Bumpe in?
Bumpe is located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
Is Bumpe the capital of Sierra Leone?
No, the capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown, about 161 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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