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Discover Mapota in Sierra Leone
Mapota in the region of Northern Province is a place located in Sierra Leone - some 14 mi or ( 22 km ) North-East of Freetown , the country's capital .
Local time in Mapota is now 02:24 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Freetown " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Monrovia, Bissau, Yongro, and Tulomasaw. When in this area, you might want to check out Ziguinchor . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Mapota ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Pepel
Pepel is a coastal town in the Port Loko District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone.
Located at 8.58 -13.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Port Pepel
Port Pepel is a port in Sierra Leone using for the shipping of bulk iron ore.
Located at 8.58 -13.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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.
Located at 8.57 -13.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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.
Located at 8.62 -13.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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.
Located at 8.50 -13.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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