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Makeson Destination Guide
Explore Makeson in Sierra Leone
Makeson in the region of Northern Province is a place in Sierra Leone - some 24 mi or ( 38 km ) South-East of Freetown , the country's capital city .
Time in Makeson is now 01:17 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Freetown " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Monrovia, Buchanan, Bissau, Yoni, and Waterloo. Since you are here already, consider visiting Monrovia . Where to go and what to see in Makeson ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Western Area
The Western Area or Freetown Peninsula (formerly the Colony of Sierra Leone) is one of four principal divisions of Sierra Leone. It comprises the oldest city and national capital Freetown and its surrounding towns and countryside. It covers an area of 557 km² and has a population of 1,447,271. The Western Area is located mostly around the peninsula and is divided into two districts: the Western Area Rural and the Western Area Urban.
Located at 8.33 -13.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Waterloo, Sierra Leone
Waterloo is a city in the Western Area of Sierra Leone and the capital of the Western Area Rural District. The city is the second largest in the Western Area and lies approximately 20 miles (by road) east of Freetown http://www. thepoint. gm/art%20&%20C,%20TT,%20E%20&%20W97. htm.. The city had a population of 34,079 in the 2004 census Waterloo is a major transport hub and lies on the main highway linking Freetown to the country's provinces.
Located at 8.33 -13.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Bradford, Sierra Leone
Bradford is a town in eastern Sierra Leone, not far from the capital.
Located at 8.30 -12.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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