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Freetown
City in Western, Sierra Leone
Overview
Freetown, the lively capital of Sierra Leone, is perched on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and offers a lively blend of beaches, markets, and rich history. The city is famous for its friendly locals, colorful street life, and significant cultural landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Area
Western
Population
1,055,964
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.49°, -13.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
33
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$755
Local Cost
$415
Local Income
$160
Cashless
22
English
72
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
16.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2569 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
15
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FNA
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 71 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.
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