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Waterloo, Sierra Leone
Western Area · Sierra Leone
Waterloo is a mid-size city in Western Area, Sierra Leone with a population of 55,000. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Waterloo
Waterloo is a city in the Western Area of Sierra Leone and the capital of the Western Area Rural District, which is one of the sixteen districts of Sierra Leone. Waterloo is located about twenty miles east of Freetown. Waterloo is the second largest city in the Western Area region of Sierra Leone, after Freetown. The city had a population of 34,079 in the 2004 census, and 55,000 as per a 2015 estimate. Waterloo is part of the Freetown metropolitan area.
People
Climate
| Population | 55,000 |
| Population Density | 175 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.3389°, -13.0709° |
| 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 Waterloo
Waterloo is a mid-size city in Sierra Leone (Western Area) with a population of 55,000. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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 Waterloo
Waterloo 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 | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 315.1 sq mi (816.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3389°N, 13.0709°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 |
Waterloo 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").
Colleges & Universities in Waterloo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Computer Studies | College | - | , |
| Institute of Computer Studies | College | - | , |
| Institute of Computer Studies | College | - | , |
| Institute of Computer Studies | College | - | , |
| Institute of Computer Studies | College | - | , |
Schools in Waterloo
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anzaru School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope International Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ministry of Education Science and Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Chukuma Johnson Medical School | - | - | - | - |
| Seven Days Adventist Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mark Church | - | - | - | - |
| Archebole School | - | - | - | - |
| Bread of Life Preperatory School | - | - | - | - |
| St Raphaels Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Raphaels Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Global Outreach Ministries Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laiferd Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| FHM School & Vocational Institution | - | - | - | - |
| Ekam Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Heakam Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Waterloo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Slave House | ||||
| National Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum |
Libraries in Waterloo
| 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 Waterloo
| 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 |
Clinics in Waterloo
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Waterloo
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Waterloo
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Waterloo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Waterloo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lungi International Airport | FNA | Large Airport |
| Gbangbatok Airport | GBK | Small Airport |
| Hastings Airport | HGS | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Waterloo
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 Waterloo
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Bakar Mosque | |
| Adawohade Salam mosque | |
| Africa Mission Agency Mosque | |
| Africa Muslim Agency Kuwait | |
| Agape Outreach Baptist Church | |
| Anwar Mosque | |
| Anzaru Mosque | |
| Christ Centred Church | |
| Community Mosque | |
| Consuming fire ministry church building | |
| Dove Memorial Methodist Church | |
| Fullah Mosque | |
| Jehovah Witness Church | |
| Masjid Bilal Mosque Matemkay | |
| Matemkay Grace Outreach Church | |
| Mohagiren mosque | |
| New Testament Church | |
| Passion For Soule Evangelistic Ministry Church | |
| Praise Chapel International Industries | |
| S.D.A Church |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Waterloo
5 places within 15 km
- • Bahamut Beach Club
- • John Obey Beach
- • John Obey Beach
- • John Obey Beach
- • Tokeh beach
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What is the population of Waterloo?
Waterloo has a population of 55,000 residents and is located in Sierra Leone. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 315.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Waterloo?
Waterloo 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.