Ricketts
in Western Area, Sierra Leone
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Hastings Airport (22 mi) - Lungi International Airport (36 mi)
- Sherbro International Airport (63 mi)
- Gbangbatok Airport (63 mi)
- Bo Airport (102 mi)
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Conakry Airport (105 mi) - Kenema Airport (142 mi)
- Yengema Airport (154 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 8.101 and -13.236 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 8° 6' 3" and W -13° 14' 10"
- 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: 12:13 PM (Sunday)
- 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
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10
Explore Ricketts
Ricketts in Western Area is located in Sierra Leone about 23 mi (or 37 km) south of Freetown, the country's capital.
Local time in Ricketts is now 12:13 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Freetown with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Ricketts. The closest airport in Sierra Leone is Hastings Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Freetown, Forecariah, Makeni, Conakry and Bo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F
| Morning Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 30°C / 86 °F |
| Night Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 1% |
| Air Humidity | 57% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Monday, 29th of April 2024
33°C (91 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
31°C (89 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Videos from this area
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Banana Island Tour
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Banana Islands
The Banana Islands lie south west of the Freetown Peninsula in Sierra Leone. The two main islands, Dublin Island and Ricketts Island are linked by a stone causeway. Dublin Island is known for its beaches, while Ricketts Island is best known for its forests. Mes-Meheux is the uninhabited third island of the Banana Islands.
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