Makong
in Northern Province, Sierra Leone

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.570 and -11.705 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 34' 12" and W -11° 42' 17"
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: 07:00 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Freetown
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:43 am and 6:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.265 and 166.358 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lipe
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Makong

Makong in Northern Province is a place in Sierra Leone about 109 mi (or 175 km) east of Freetown, the country's capital city.

Current time in Makong is now 07:00 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Africa / Freetown with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Makong. The closest airport in Sierra Leone is Bo Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Makeni, Bo, Kenema, Freetown and Gueckedou. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 91 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

33°C (91 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

32°C (90 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

33°C (91 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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West Africa Adventure Travel: Wild Chimps, Adobe Mosques, And Basilicas

Published: June 04, 2013
Length: 13:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Overlanding West Africa

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West Africa Adventure Trips: Highlights Part 1

Published: July 14, 2014
Length: 14:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Overlanding West Africa

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West Africa Overland Tours: A Day In West Africa

Published: April 23, 2013
Length: 56:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Overlanding West Africa

"A Day In West Africa" highlights the best the region has to offer: beautiful landscapes, rich culture and traditions, incredibly friendly people, pristine beaches, hectic markets, and an array...


My Adventures in Sierra Leone

Published: October 15, 2014
Length: 58:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: moejazi

I made a short story about my past year in Sierra Leone and it has been nothing but paradise, beaches and beauty. Unfortunately this country has now been hit with an epidemic disease called...


CanSerra Development Project Video

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 07:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bassie Kargbo

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Vanishing Dutchman Sierra Leone Wreck Diving Expedition

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 38:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kardasz.net | Filmy nurkowe w HD

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Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone

Published: December 05, 2014
Length: 50:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Family Enrichment Services of Sierra Leone

FES-SL is a registered Non-Government Organization in Sierra Leone. To help these orphans and dozens of families in similar situations, please visit our youcaring page here: https://www.youcaring....


Crossing a stream on our way to the dam

Published: August 20, 2013
Length: 38:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jayjay Wa

On our way to the dam we had to cross a stream and we all had a lot of fun and enjoyed it. but we are speaking in our native language. Which is creole.


Meter água em Monchique

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 14:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bushcraft Algarve

Imagens captadas durante a expedição efectuada ao interior da serra de Monchique (Algarve) em 30/03/2013.


Rice Fields Pre 2013 Harvest

Published: November 25, 2013
Length: 30:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Onside PR

The rice fields at Yoni Farm ahead of the 2013 harvest. They stretch as far as the eye can see and will soon be demarcated with poles into individual investor plots ahead of the harvest using...


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