Njala Population 2026
Njala has a population of 40,000, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone, located in Southern Province. Roughly 0.4% of Sierra Leone's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Freetown, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,000
Rank in Sierra Leone
#8
Coordinates
8.23°N, 12.02°W
~67 m elevation · Africa/Freetown
Distance to capital (Freetown)
137 km
85 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Southern Province
Cities near Njala
FAQ
What is the population of Njala?
Njala has a population of 40,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Sierra Leone.
What region is Njala in?
Njala is located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
Is Njala the capital of Sierra Leone?
No, the capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown, about 137 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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