Malen Chiefdom

Malen Chiefdom
Chiefdom
Country  Sierra Leone
Province Northern Province
District Pujehun District
Capital Sahn
Population (2004[1])
  Total 22,090
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Malen Chiefdom is a chiefdom in Pujehun District of Sierra Leone under supervision of Chief Kebby with a population of 22,090.[1] Its principal town is Sahn. The chiefdom is located west of the town of Pujehun. The primary economic activity is subsistence farming.[2] Malaria is endemic in the chiefdom with an estimated infection rate of 40% (∓5%).[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "FINAL RESULTS 2004 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS" (pdf). Government of Sierra Leone. 2006. p. 8. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 May 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Malen Chiefdom, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone". Against Malaria Foundation. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010.


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