Hastings, Sierra Leone
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| Coordinates: 8°23′N 13°08′W / 8.383°N 13.133°W | |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Region | Western Area |
| District | Western Area Urban District |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 15,054 |
| Time zone | Greenwich Mean Time (UTC-5) |
Hastings is a town located in the Western Area of Sierra Leone and a suburb of Freetown, the nation's capital. It population was estimated at 15,054 (2004 census). Hastings lies just 15 miles to central Freetown. Around 80% of the residents are from the Creole ethnic group.
[edit] Famous residents
- Daniel Coker- African American Methodist missionary to Sierra Leone, descendants still live in Freetown
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 8°23′N 13°08′W / 8.383°N 13.133°W
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