Malal Chiefdom | |
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| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Tonkolili District |
| Capital | Rochin |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Malal Mara Chiefdom is a chiefdom in Tonkolili District of Sierra Leone. [1] [2] Its capital is Rochin.
Malal Chiefdom | |
|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Tonkolili District |
| Capital | Rochin |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Malal Mara Chiefdom is a chiefdom in Tonkolili District of Sierra Leone. [1] [2] Its capital is Rochin.
In 2015, Baibaro Maboleh Hashini was installed as Paramount Chief of the Malal Mara Chiefdom. [3]
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