Makanu
in Northern Province, Sierra Leone

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.647 and -12.659 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 38' 50" and W -12° 39' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Leone - SLL
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:08 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Freetown
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:30 am and 7:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.221 and 166.306 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Malapu
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sierra Leone in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sierra Leone.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sierra Leone. Last Update: 2024-06-01 07:56:38

Delve into Makanu

Makanu in Northern Province is located in Sierra Leone about 46 mi (or 73 km) east of Freetown, the country's capital town.

Current time in Makanu is now 02:08 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Freetown with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Makanu. The closest airport in Sierra Leone is Hastings Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 59 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Freetown, Makeni, Forecariah, Bo and Coyah. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 3rd of June 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 4th of June 2024

30°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 5th of June 2024

29°C (84 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 39:10 min
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Published: January 24, 2009
Length: 57:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mciuafrica

Invitación a la misión.


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Published: August 21, 2009
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: africawaterislife

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Makanu