Hill Station
in Western Area, Sierra Leone

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.459 and -13.255 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 27' 31" and W -13° 15' 19"
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: 06:43 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Freetown
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:38 am and 7:02 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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Hill Station

Hill Station in Western Area is a city in Sierra Leone a little north-east of Freetown, the country's capital.

Local time in Hill Station is now 06:43 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Freetown with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Hill Station. The closest airport in Sierra Leone is Hastings Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Freetown, Forecariah, Conakry, Coyah and Makeni. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Country Lodge Complex

Address
0,2 mi
Hs 51 Hillstation
11000 Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


RADISSON BLU MAMMY YOKO

Address
2,2 mi
17 LOMLEY BEACH ROAD
PO BOX 5 Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


New Brookfields

Address
1,3 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Road,New Englandville
000 Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nonsuch Bay Resort All Inclusive

Address
2,4 mi
Hughes Point
Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Home Suites

Address
3,3 mi
Cape Road, Aberdeen 78a
Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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White Powder In Freetown ;-) FPV Fun Warthox FQuad

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 13:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: meiman0815

White Powder In Freetown ;-) FPV Fun Warthox FQuad.


Street in Freetown

Published: May 17, 2008
Length: 45:03 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: babyphil

A view of a busy street in Freetown, Sierra Leone.


Tours-TV.com: Freetown

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ToursTV Com

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Travel Tips: Dangerous Market After Dark

Published: October 09, 2014
Length: 07:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dog Mode

Here I show you how to navigate one of the many night market's in africa, keep your wallet in your front pocket and lets go!


Cap Anamur-Straßenkinderprojekt Pikin Paddy in Sierra Leone

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 26:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cap Anamur

Sierra Leone | Das Pikin Paddy ist ein Straßenkinder-Projekt von Cap Anamur und bedeutet „Freund der Kinder“. Wir sind ansässig in der Susan Bay, dem größten Brennpunkt in der Hauptstadt...


U ebul pay God

Published: April 10, 2015
Length: 58:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kelvin Savage

An anthem by a local composer, 'Mr. Aubrey Nat Jones', being sung by Zion Methodist Church Choir, Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.


President Koroma motivates the shy Loko Tribe

Published: July 27, 2012
Length: 02:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sylviablyden

This video is a 15 minutes pep talk given by the President of Sierra Leone to the Loko ethnic group in his country. The Lokos are usually shy and are well known to be a grouping whose members...


GOPR0086

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 20:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Szabo Mihaly

From east to west in Freetown.


Intro fam. Wurie HvH

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 19:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: A.M. van Gent

Stichting Friends for Children heeft als doel om onderwijs voor arme gezinnen in Sierra Leone mogelijk maken. Deze video geeft een korte impressie van de leefwereld van een van de gezinnen...


Mobile Küche von Cap Anamur bei der Ausgangssperre in Sierra Leone

Published: November 25, 2014
Length: 26:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cap Anamur

Der 26jährige Ole Hengelbrock aus Borgloh arbeitet seit gut einem Jahr für unsere Hilfsorganisation Cap Anamur in Sierra Leone als Sozialarbeiter, Mediator und Organisator. Im Moment dreht...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa that is bordered by Guinea to the northeast, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. Sierra Leone is a Constitutional Republic with a directly elected president and a Unicameral Legislature. The country has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to rainforests. The country covers a total area of 71,740 km and with an estimated population of 6 million.

Located at 8.48444, -13.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sierra Leone, Countries in Africa, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Economic Community of West African States, English-speaking countries and territories, Least Developed Countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, States and territories established in 1961, Commonwealth republics, West African countries

Freetown

Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city in the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political center. The city proper had a population of 772,873 at the 2004 census, As of 2010, the population of Freetown is estimated at 1.2 million.

Located at 8.48444, -13.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Capitals in Africa, Freetown, Populated coastal places in Sierra Leone, Populated places established in 1792, Populated places in Sierra Leone, Port cities in Africa, Western Area

National Stadium (Sierra Leone)

Brookfields National Stadium is a multi-use national stadium of Sierra Leone, located in the capital city of Freetown. It is used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. It is the largest stadium in Sierra Leone and has a 45,000 capacity. The stadium serves as the exclusive home of the Sierra Leone national football team, as well as a venue for social, cultural, and religious events.

Located at 8.47956, -13.2491 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Sierra Leone, Athletics (track and field) venues in Sierra Leone, National stadiums, Buildings and structures in Freetown, Sports venues completed in 1980, Multi-purpose stadiums in Sierra Leone

Wilberforce, Sierra Leone

Wilberforce is an area in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is the highest point in the city and is also home to several foreign embassies, including China, Gambia, Germany, Liberia, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, and Austria http://www. slhc-uk. org. uk/diplomatic. htm. It is also home to a military barracks http://www. un. org/Depts/dpko/missions/unamsil/release. html.

Located at 8.46667, -13.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Freetown, Populated places in Sierra Leone, Diplomatic districts, Sierra Leone Liberated African villages

Connaught Hospital

Connaught Hospital is a hospital located in Sierra Leone. Connaught Hospital was opened in 1912 by the Duke of Connaught, Prince Arthur. President Kabbah re-opened the hospital on May 5, 2006, alongside the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH).

Located at 8.48843, -13.2384 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Sierra Leone, Buildings and structures in Freetown, Hospitals established in 1912

Freetown Central Prison

Freetown Central Prison is a prison on Pademba Road in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The prison was built to house 220 prisoners in the pre-independence era and now holds around 1,000 prisoners. Many prisoners were subject to prolonged stays in holding cells because of a massive backlog in court cases.

Located at 8.48333, -13.2331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Sierra Leone, Buildings and structures in Freetown

State House (Sierra Leone)

The State House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Sierra Leone. The building is home to the official office of the President of Sierra Leone. Official receptions, cabinet meeting, meetings with visiting foreign heads of state and international delegations are held at the State House. The State House is located at State Avenue, Tower Hill, in central Freetown.

Located at 8.48672, -13.2339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Freetown, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Official residences, Government buildings completed in 1895, Houses completed in 1895, Governors of Sierra Leone, Presidents of Sierra Leone

Tower Hill (Sierra Leone)

Tower Hill is an affluent neighborhood in central Freetown, Sierra Leone; located just outside the central business district in downtown Freetown. Tower Hill is the seat of government of Sierra Leone, as it is home to the State House, Sierra Leone House of Parliament, the Sierra Leone Ministry of Defence and National Security building, the Bank of Sierra Leone building, The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission (NEC) building, and several other government buildings.

Located at 8.48294, -13.2337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Freetown

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Hill Station