Tower Hill
in Western Area, Sierra Leone
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Hastings Airport (9 mi) - Lungi International Airport (10 mi)
- Gbangbatok Airport (76 mi)
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Conakry Airport (80 mi) - Sherbro International Airport (82 mi)
- Bo Airport (107 mi)
- Fria Airport (131 mi)
- Kabala Airport (142 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 8.483 and -13.234 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 8° 28' 58" and W -13° 14' 1"
- 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: 06:31 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Africa/Freetown
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:45 am and 6:29 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Tower Hill
Tower Hill in Western Area is located in Sierra Leone a little north-east of Freetown, the country's capital town.
Current time in Tower Hill is now 06:31 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Freetown with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Tower Hill. The closest airport in Sierra Leone is Hastings Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Freetown, Forecariah, Conakry, Coyah and Makeni. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 83 °F
| Morning Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 27°C / 81 °F |
| Night Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 4% |
| Air Humidity | 72% |
| Air Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 34% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
29°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
30°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Country Lodge Complex
RADISSON BLU MAMMY YOKO
Nonsuch Bay Resort All Inclusive
New Brookfields
Home Suites
Videos from this area
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The Ferry to Freetown - Sierra Leone
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Streets of Freetown
A drive around Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Mass Casualty Training Course in Freetown, Sierra Leone
In August 2009, SOS helped organize a mass casualty training exercise in the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown. The event was held over two days, included didactic lectures and a full disaster...
Travel Tips: Dangerous Market After Dark
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nightscenes of homeless disabled in freetown, part two
nightscenes of homeless disabled in freetown sierra leone!
Concentración o Desfile en Freetown (Feb 2014)
No sé lo que pasaba, pero había... muuuucha gente.
Cap Anamur-Straßenkinderprojekt Pikin Paddy in Sierra Leone
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U ebul pay God
An anthem by a local composer, 'Mr. Aubrey Nat Jones', being sung by Zion Methodist Church Choir, Wilberforce Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
President Koroma motivates the shy Loko Tribe
This video is a 15 minutes pep talk given by the President of Sierra Leone to the Loko ethnic group in his country. The Lokos are usually shy and are well known to be a grouping whose members...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa that is bordered by Guinea to the northeast, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. Sierra Leone is a Constitutional Republic with a directly elected president and a Unicameral Legislature. The country has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to rainforests. The country covers a total area of 71,740 km and with an estimated population of 6 million.
Freetown
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city in the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political center. The city proper had a population of 772,873 at the 2004 census, As of 2010, the population of Freetown is estimated at 1.2 million.
National Stadium (Sierra Leone)
Brookfields National Stadium is a multi-use national stadium of Sierra Leone, located in the capital city of Freetown. It is used mostly for football matches and it also has athletics facilities. It is the largest stadium in Sierra Leone and has a 45,000 capacity. The stadium serves as the exclusive home of the Sierra Leone national football team, as well as a venue for social, cultural, and religious events.
Fourah Bay College
Fourah Bay College is a public university in the neighborhood of Mount Aureol in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is the oldest university in West Africa and the first western-style university built in West Africa. http://www. tusol. org/historical It is a constituent college of the University of Sierra Leone and was formerly affiliated with Durham University (1876-1967).
Connaught Hospital
Connaught Hospital is a hospital located in Sierra Leone. Connaught Hospital was opened in 1912 by the Duke of Connaught, Prince Arthur. President Kabbah re-opened the hospital on May 5, 2006, alongside the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH).
Freetown Central Prison
Freetown Central Prison is a prison on Pademba Road in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The prison was built to house 220 prisoners in the pre-independence era and now holds around 1,000 prisoners. Many prisoners were subject to prolonged stays in holding cells because of a massive backlog in court cases.
State House (Sierra Leone)
The State House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Sierra Leone. The building is home to the official office of the President of Sierra Leone. Official receptions, cabinet meeting, meetings with visiting foreign heads of state and international delegations are held at the State House. The State House is located at State Avenue, Tower Hill, in central Freetown.
Tower Hill (Sierra Leone)
Tower Hill is an affluent neighborhood in central Freetown, Sierra Leone; located just outside the central business district in downtown Freetown. Tower Hill is the seat of government of Sierra Leone, as it is home to the State House, Sierra Leone House of Parliament, the Sierra Leone Ministry of Defence and National Security building, the Bank of Sierra Leone building, The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission (NEC) building, and several other government buildings.
Institute of Public Administration and Management
The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) is an institute of the University of Sierra Leone. It operates like other constituent colleges of the University of Sierra Leone, under the authority of the University Senate and the University Court. IPAM is in the centre of Freetown at AJ Momoh Street, Tower Hill, close to the British Council, Statistics Sierra Leone, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Fire Force headquarters.
Sierra Leone House of Parliament
Sierra Leone House of Parliament is the meeting place of member of Parliament of Sierra Leone, the legislative body of the Republic of Sierra Leone. It is located at Tower Hill in central Freetown, just outside the central business district in downtown Freetown. At the entrance of the House of Parliament, sits the historic Martello Towerhttp://www. lonelyplanet. com/sierra-leone/freetown/sights/government-building/sierra-leone-parliament.
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