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Port Loko
City in North Western, Sierra Leone
Overview
Port Loko is a lively town in Sierra Leone's North Western region, known for its friendly atmosphere and strategic importance as a crossroads for travelers heading to Freetown and Lungi Airport. Local markets and a blend of rural and urban areas make Port Loko a lively and authentic experience for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
North Western
Population
44,900
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.77°, -12.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$420
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$70
Cashless
20
English
65
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
11.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
2433 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FNA
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 57/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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