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Pepel
City in North Western, Sierra Leone
Overview
Pepel is a small port town on the Atlantic coast of Sierra Leone's North Western Province, best known for its mining heritage and tranquil riverside scenery. Though not a major tourist destination, it's a gateway to Sierra Leone's coastal beauty and local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
North Western
Population
4,462
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.59°, -13.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$490
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$45
Cashless
10
English
65
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
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FNA
Distance
16 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.
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 45/100.
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