Segbwema
Place in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Segbwema is a town in Kailahun District in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. The town is a major business and agricultural centre. Segbwema lies approximately 20 miles northeast of Kenema and about 225 miles south-east of Freetown (further by road). The population of Segbwema was 7,961 in the 2004 census[1] with a current estimate of 16,532 .
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Segbwema, Sierra Leone | |
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Coordinates: 8°0′N 10°57′W | |
Country | Sierra Leone |
Province | Eastern Province |
District | Kailahun District |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 16,532 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (GMT) |
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The population of Segbwema is ethnically diverse, though the Mende people make up the majority of the population. Segbwema is home to the Nixon Memorial Hospital , one of the main hospitals in Kailahun District. The hospital serves Segbwema and its surrounding areas