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Hastings, Sierra Leone
Western Area · Sierra Leone
Hastings is a small city in Western Area, Sierra Leone with a population of 5,121. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hastings
Hastings Airport is an airport situated in Hastings, serving Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,121 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3799°, -13.1369° |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
| Country | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone |
| State / Province | Western Area |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 117.1 inches (2,975 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hastings
Hastings is a small city in Sierra Leone (Western Area) with a population of 5,121. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Freetown.
Climate in Hastings
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2669 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Sierra Leone avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 315.1 sq mi (816.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3799°N, 13.1369°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Freetown |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 26.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 29.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in |
Hastings has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (29.4") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Hastings
66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Model Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| SLIMB SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MOUNT ZION SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| MOUNT ZION SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| HASAN ACADEMY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Yams Farm Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Virtue International High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lordep Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Golflames Preperatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Rural Education Committee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fawells Junior Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| REC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| LIBERTY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| W.E.O. Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| East End International School | - | - | - | - |
| Haflin Internation School | - | - | - | - |
| ECBVI | - | - | - | - |
| KOYA TOWN SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| R E C Police Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Godwin Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| R E C School | - | - | - | - |
| Rural Education Committee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rural Education Committee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rural Education Committee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rural Education Committee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| York West African Methodist Junior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| SLMC SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| FHM SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| John Toma Nursery School and Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Movement of Faith Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Higher Institute Of Islamic & Arabic Studies | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Bell International Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Police Training School | - | - | - | - |
| KING FAHAD SCHOOL OLD WHARF | - | - | - | - |
| 15110 | - | - | - | - |
| 15095 | - | - | - | - |
| Jui primary school 15126 | - | - | - | - |
| Chapel preparatory school | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Da Central Jr School | - | - | - | - |
| Zuliaka Model Academy | - | - | - | - |
| SLIMS SCHOOL OLD WHARF | - | - | - | - |
| MISSION SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| War Wounded Academy Senoir Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| BILL CLINTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| DELE PREPARATORY SCHOOL COMPOUND | - | - | - | - |
| BROWNDEL SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| OLIVET BAPTIST PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| BABOON COLLEGE | - | - | - | - |
| BABOON COLLEGE | - | - | - | - |
| BABOON COLLEGE | - | - | - | - |
| Kellys Rural Vocational Agriculture Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ Standard Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ Standard Pre Primary & Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kankalay Islamic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Freetown Teachers College | - | - | - | - |
| Macalgha Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| BAPTIST SEC SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| SLI SCHOOL OLD WHARF | - | - | - | - |
| ALTON HOPE | - | - | - | - |
| Huntingdon Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huntingdon Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huntingdon Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huntingdon Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| REC Upper Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldest Nursery and Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Hastings
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Slave House | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum |
Libraries in Hastings
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chukuma Johnson Memorial Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan In | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan In | 0.0 | |||||
| liberty | 0.0 | |||||
| liberty | 0.0 | |||||
| Sierra Leone Library Board | 0.0 | |||||
| Sierra Leone Library Board | 0.0 | |||||
| SL Diocesan's Book Shop | 0.0 | |||||
| SL Diocesan's Book Shop | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hastings
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassa Town Market | |||||
| Bassa Town Old Road Market | |||||
| Benguema Market | |||||
| Big Market | |||||
| Brookfield Marketplace | |||||
| BUTTOM MANGO MARKET | |||||
| BUTTOM MANGO MARKET | |||||
| Campbell Town Market Place | |||||
| Campbell Town Market Place | |||||
| Carpenter Workshop | |||||
| Congo Market | |||||
| Congo Market | |||||
| Congo Town Market | |||||
| Devil Hole Market | |||||
| Fay Fay Supermarket | |||||
| King Jimmy Market | |||||
| King Jimmy Market | |||||
| Kissy Town Community Market | |||||
| KUNTOLOR COMMUNITY MARKET | |||||
| KUNTOLOR COMMUNITY MARKET | |||||
| Lumley Market | |||||
| Lumley Road Market | |||||
| Marie Enterprise | |||||
| Marie Enterprise | |||||
| Market | |||||
| market 3 | |||||
| market 3 | |||||
| Ogoo Farm Marketplace | |||||
| PORTEE MARKET | |||||
| PORTEE MARKET | |||||
| Regent road market | |||||
| Wilberforce Market | |||||
| Wilberforce Market |
Hotels in Hastings
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hastings
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hastings
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hastings
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hastings
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hastings
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hastings
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hastings
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hastings
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lungi International Airport | FNA | Large Airport |
| Hastings Airport | HGS | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Hastings
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| APPROVED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | ||
| ARAB EGYPT CLINIC | ||
| COMMUNITY CLINIC | ||
| DENTAL CLINIC | ||
| GINER HALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | ||
| KUNTOLOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | ||
| Looking town clinic | ||
| MABELL HEALTH CENTER | ||
| panasonic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hastings
42 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anzaru Mosque | |
| Anzaru Mosque | |
| ASBURY U M CHURCH | |
| Bettanis Community Mosque | |
| Bible Centre Church | |
| Blue Mosque | |
| Central Mosque | |
| Christ Revival Deliverance | |
| Communion Worshippers Ministry Church | |
| CONSIDER LANE CHURCH | |
| CONSIDER MOSQUE | |
| Faith Healing Bible Church | |
| Faith Healing Campground | |
| Flaming Church | |
| Free Gospel Church | |
| Fullah Mosque | |
| GOSPEL FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL | |
| Holy Communion Gift | |
| KAMARA TOWN MOSQUE | |
| Kuba Mosque |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Hastings?
Hastings has a population of 5,121 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 315.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hastings?
Hastings has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 117.1 inches.