Port Loko Population 2026

Port Loko has a population of 44,900, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone, located in North West. Roughly 0.5% of Sierra Leone's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Freetown, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,900

Rank in Sierra Leone

Coordinates

8.77°N, 12.79°W

~51 m elevation · Africa/Freetown

Distance to capital (Freetown)

58 km

36 miles, straight line

Cities near Port Loko

Lunsar22,461 people · ~29 km away
Waterloo55,000 people · ~57 km away
Freetown802,639 people · ~58 km away
Mile 9115,491 people · ~71 km away
Makeni85,116 people · ~83 km away
Njala40,000 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Port Loko?

Port Loko has a population of 44,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Sierra Leone.

What region is Port Loko in?

Port Loko is located in North West, Sierra Leone.

Is Port Loko the capital of Sierra Leone?

No, the capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown, about 58 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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