Subdivisions of Sierra Leone

The administrative divisions of Sierra Leone is based on the Local Government Act, 2004. Sierra Leone is divided into three provinces and one territory, this in turn into districts and the provinces also in chiefdoms ( " chiefdoms ", ie areas of traditional authorities ) can be subdivided.

The provinces is in each case occurred ( in German about Present Minister ) a resident minister. His deputy is the provincial secretary.

Since the local government reform of 2009, the country continues in 19 councils (municipalities) is subdivided in turn into 394 wards ( departments ) are each with a council chairperson, divided.

Eastern

The Eastern Province is divided into three districts with 44 chiefdoms. Capital city is Kenema.

Northern

The Northern Province is divided into five districts with 53 chiefdoms. The capital city is Makeni.

Southern

The Southern Province is divided into four districts with 52 chiefdoms. The capital is Bo.

Western

The capital of the territory Western Area is Freetown.