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Hastings
City in Western, Sierra Leone
Overview
Hastings is a small, close-knit town located just outside Freetown in Sierra Leone's Western region. It offers a glimpse into everyday life in rural Sierra Leone, with lively markets, friendly locals, and a slower pace. Surrounded by hills and lush scenery, it's a great spot for visitors seeking authentic culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Area
Western
Population
5,121
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.38°, -13.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$389
Local Cost
$177
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
80
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
8 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
HGS
Distance
2 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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