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Explore Mapita in Sierra Leone

Mapita in the region of Northern Province is a town in Sierra Leone - some 16 mi or ( 27 km ) North-East of Freetown , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Mapita is now 03:26 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Freetown " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Monrovia, Bissau, Yurika, and Yongro. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Ziguinchor . Where to go and what to see in Mapita ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Lungi International Airport

Freetown-Lungi International Airport is an international airport located in the coastal town of Lungi, Sierra Leone. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to and from Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone River separates Lungi International Airport from Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. The airport is operated by Sierra Leone Airports Authority. Prior to its use as a civilian airport, it was originally a British Air Force base.

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Located at 8.62 -13.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Airports in Sierra Leone, Buildings and structures in Freetown

Pepel

Pepel is a coastal town in the Port Loko District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone.

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Located at 8.58 -13.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Populated places in Sierra Leone, Western Area

Port Pepel

Port Pepel is a port in Sierra Leone using for the shipping of bulk iron ore.

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Located at 8.58 -13.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Geography of Sierra Leone

Bunce Island

Bunce Island (also spelled "Bence," "Bense," or "Bance" at different periods) is the site of an 18th century British slave castle in the Republic of Sierra Leone in West Africa. Located about 20 miles upriver from Sierra Leone's capital city of Freetown, Bunce Island lies in the Sierra Leone River (also called the "Freetown Harbour"), the vast estuary formed by the Rokel River and Port Loko Creek.

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Located at 8.57 -13.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Freetown, Islands of Sierra Leone, Western Area

Sierra Leone River

The Sierra Leone River is a river estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Western Sierra Leone. It is formed by the Bankasoka River and Rokel River and is between 4 and 10 miles wide (6–16 km) and 25 miles (40 km) long. It holds the major ports of Queen Elizabeth II Quay and Pepel. The estuary is also important for shipping. It is the largest natural harbour in the African continent.

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Located at 8.50 -13.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Freetown, Protected areas of Sierra Leone, Rivers of Sierra Leone