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Masaka

City in Northern, Sierra Leone

Overview

Masaka is a small town in Sierra Leone's Northern Province, offering authentic local experiences amidst lively community life and rural landscapes. With its market, historical ties, and proximity to hills and farmland, Masaka provides a warm welcome to those venturing off the beaten path.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sierra Leone
Province
Northern
Population
3,219
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Coordinates
8.66°, -11.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$330
Local Cost
$155
Local Income
$70
Cashless
8
English
30
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
2037 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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