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Kent
City in Western, Sierra Leone
Overview
Kent is a small, coastal town in the Western Region of Sierra Leone, famed for its palm-fringed beaches and close-knit fishing communities. The pace of life is slow and welcoming, making it ideal for travelers seeking relaxation and cultural immersion.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Area
Western
Population
1,804
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.33°, -13.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$355
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$75
Cashless
20
English
60
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
HGS
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 41/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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