Stats SL Completes Nationwide Mapping Exercise Ahead of 2026 Census

Statistics Sierra Leone today marked the successful completion of its nationwide Cartographic Mapping Exercise with a symbolic mapping of the Presidential Lodge at Hill Station, closing a key preparatory phase ahead of the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census.

Over the past several months, Stats SL implemented a nationwide mapping campaign combining field verification, satellite imagery analysis, and digital boundary delineation. The exercise captured detailed geographic information including household locations, public institutions, road networks, and natural landmarks.