Koidu Population 2026

Koidu has a population of 128,030, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 1.4% of Sierra Leone's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Freetown, the country's biggest city.

Location of Koidu (capital Freetown shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

128,030

Rank in Sierra Leone

Coordinates

8.64°N, 10.97°W

~381 m elevation · Africa/Freetown

Distance to capital (Freetown)

250 km

155 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Province

City	Population	Rank in Sierra Leone
Kenema	255,110	#2
Segbwema	16,532	#11

Cities near Koidu

Segbwema16,532 people · ~72 km away
Kenema255,110 people · ~89 km away
Bo233,684 people · ~113 km away
Makeni85,116 people · ~121 km away
Kabala17,948 people · ~123 km away
Njala40,000 people · ~124 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koidu?

Koidu has a population of 128,030 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Sierra Leone.

What region is Koidu in?

Koidu is located in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone.

Is Koidu the capital of Sierra Leone?

No, the capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown, about 250 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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