Wellington, Freetown Explained

Wellington
Pushpin Map:Sierra Leone
Coordinates:8.4421°N -13.1709°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Sierra Leone
Subdivision Type1:City
Subdivision Name1:Freetown
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Western Area
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto

Wellington is a residential neighborhood in the East End of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Wellington is densely populated, with an ethnically diverse population.

Wellington is home to is several industrial estate, and several minor industries found in the country. These include the Sierra Leone Brewery Limited, Marika Palm Kernel Enterprises, etc.

In 2021, it was the location of the Freetown fuel tanker explosion.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2021-11-06. Sierra Leone explosion: Scores dead after Freetown oil tanker collision. en-GB. BBC News. 2021-11-08.