Explore Freetown in Sierra Leone

Freetown in Western Area with its 802,639 habitants is located in Sierra Leone and is the capital of this country.

Local time in Freetown is 02:30 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is "Africa / Freetown" with an UTC/GMT offset of 0 hours.

Russel, Port Loko, Manika, Kychom, Freetown, Bo, Benguema, Kakoutoulaye and Farmoreya are destinations relativly nearby and could be interesting to discover when around.Some smaller & nearer places worth to visit on your trip may be New England and Cline Town.

According to our records, there are 3 airports in the nearby. The closest airport is Lungi International Airport with a distance of 9.4 mi (or 15.1 km) south of the centre of Freetown. Have a look at our dedicated picture album to get an idea of what this places is like. Need a few ideas for finding things to see and want to get to know more about this place? Check the related Freetown attractions page. The same applies for local and videos.

Freetown Gallery

Country Lodge

Country Lodge
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Kalleone entertainment complex (aka Old Skool in Hill Station.

Kalleone entertainment...
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Old Colonial House

Old Colonial House
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Sightseeing & Attractions

Freetown: "Freetown", population 1,070,200 (2004 census), is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, and a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Located in the Western Area of the country on the Sierra Leone peninsula, Freetown is the hub of the nation's administrative, financial, educational, communications, cultural and economic center, as well as its main port. ...
Distance to Freetown: 0.2 mi West - Coordinates (Lat/Lng): 8.48, -13.23

Cotton Tree: "Cotton Tree" can refer to: , the capital city of Sierra Leone. It was found growing in the center of town in 1792 when a group of former American slaves, who had gained their freedom by fighting with the British in the American War of Independence, joined the settlement and gave it the name Freetown. The tree is also the site for offering prayers for peace and prosperity ...
Distance to Freetown: 0.4 mi North-West - Coordinates (Lat/Lng): 8.49, -13.24

National Stadium (Sierra Leone): "Brookfields National Stadium" is a multi-use stadium in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. It holds 45,000. The stadium serves as the exclusive home of the Sierra Leone national football team, popularly known as the Leone Stars, as well as a center for various social, cultural, and religious events. ...
Distance to Freetown: 1.4 mi West - Coordinates (Lat/Lng): 8.48, -13.25

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