Sengbe | |
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| Country |  |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Koinadugu District |
| Capital | Yogomaia |
| Population (2004 [1] ) | |
| • Total | 22,458 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Sengbe is a chiefdom in Koinadugu District of Sierra Leone with a population of 22,458. [1] Its principal town is Yogomaia.
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Coordinates: 9°32′N11°21′W / 9.533°N 11.350°W
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