Magbeni
Village in North West Province, Sierra Leone
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Magbeni is a village in the Port Loko District of the North West Province of Sierra Leone, and is a part of the Koya chiefdom within the district. The village was part of Operation Barras, a rescue mission involving the British Army and the West Side Boys militia group who occupied the village.[2]
Country
Sierra Leone
Magbeni | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Coordinates: 8°33′00″N 12°49′01″W | |
| Country | |
| Province | North West Province |
| District | Port Loko District |
| Population (2000)[1] | |
• Total | 400 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (GMT) |
Economy
Sand mining is the main industry in the village, which is mainly used for construction purposes.[3]