Murray Town
in Western Area, Sierra Leone

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.492 and -13.265 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 29' 31" and W -13° 15' 54"
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: 06:33 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Freetown
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:52 am and 7:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.221 and 166.306 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Malapu
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Murray Town

Murray Town in Western Area is a city located in Sierra Leone a little north of Freetown, the country's capital town.

Current time in Murray Town is now 06:33 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Freetown with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Murray Town. The closest airport in Sierra Leone is Lungi International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, 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 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 42% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

29°C (84 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RADISSON BLU MAMMY YOKO

Address
1,7 mi
17 LOMLEY BEACH ROAD
PO BOX 5 Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

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


The Country Lodge Complex

Address
2,5 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


Home Suites

Address
1,5 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


New Brookfields

Address
2,2 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
2,7 mi
Hughes Point
Freetown
Sierra Leone

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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The Ferry to Freetown - Sierra Leone

Published: February 12, 2010
Length: 07:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zeptepe

A clip of the ferry across the Sierra Leone River from Lungi to Freetown as it arrives in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This ferry is the main transportation link between the city and the airport...


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.


Streets of Freetown

Published: May 22, 2009
Length: 22:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: rutgerstolting

A drive around Freetown, Sierra Leone.


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

The capital of Sierra Leone - Freetown attracts tourists with numerous sights, beautiful beaches and city markets. Sierra Leone. (弗里敦, フリータウン, فريتاون). See on map...


Mass Casualty Training Course in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Published: January 14, 2010
Length: 02:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: SurgeonsSOS

In August 2009, SOS helped organize a mass casualty training exercise in the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown. The event was held over two days, included didactic lectures and a full disaster...


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!


nightscenes of homeless disabled in freetown, part two

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 02:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Robin Foodev

nightscenes of homeless disabled in freetown sierra leone!


Concentración o Desfile en Freetown (Feb 2014)

Published: April 05, 2014
Length: 55:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: M. Morales SinEtiquetaCom

No sé lo que pasaba, pero había... muuuucha gente.


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...


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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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Freetown, Populated places in Sierra Leone, Diplomatic districts, Sierra Leone Liberated African villages

Aberdeen, Sierra Leone

Aberdeen is a coastal neighborhood in Sierra Leone's capital of Freetown. It is home to numerous up-scale restaurants, hotels, Lumley beach and other tourist facilities.

Located at 8.5, -13.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Freetown, Populated places in Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Liberated African villages

Murray Town

Murray Town is an upscale neighborhood in Sierra Leone's capital of Freetown. It is home to a camp for the War Wounded and Amputeed population and the Amputees and War Wounded Association. It is also home to the Sierra Leone Grammar School. Murray Town contains many colonial style board houses dating back to the turn of the 20th century. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|30|N|13|16|W|region:SL_type:city|| |primary |name= }}

Located at 8.5, -13.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Freetown, Populated places in Sierra Leone, 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

Sierra Leone Grammar School

The Sierra Leone Grammar School was founded on 25 March 1845 in Freetown, Sierra Leone by the Church Mission Society (CMS), and at first was called the CMS Grammar School. It was the first secondary educational institution for West Africans with a European curriculum. Many of the administrators and professionals of British West Africa were educated at the school.

Located at 8.49383, -13.2673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Freetown, Secondary schools in Sierra Leone, British West Africa

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Murray Town