Kamakwie
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| Kamakwie, Bombali District | |
  Kamakwie, Bombali District
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| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Province | Northern Province |
| District | Bombali District |
| Population (2006 estimate) | |
| - Total | 8,098 [1]Leone/02/Kamakwie/ |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC-5) |
Kamakwie is a small town in Bombali District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. The population of the town was over 8,098 in 2006 estimate [2]. The population of Kamakwie is prodominantly from the Limba, Temne, and Loko ethnic groups.
Kamakwie was a scene of heavy fighting between Nigerian-lead Ecomog troups and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF); up to 15 people were killed, 90 houses were burned down, and several people had their arms or legs amputated apparently in attacks by the RUF.
[edit] Education
Kamakwie has three primary schools and one secondary school (Kamakwie Wesleyan Seconday School).
[edit] Hospital
The local hospital (Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital) is highly regarded and known all over West Africa.
[edit] External links
- Rebel Action on the Kamakwie Road (October 2001).
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