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Wellington, Freetown

Coordinates: 8°26′31″N 13°10′15″W / 8.442081°N 13.170929°W / 8.442081; -13.170929
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Wellington
Wellington is located in Sierra Leone
Wellington
Wellington
Coordinates: 8°26′31″N 13°10′15″W / 8.442081°N 13.170929°W / 8.442081; -13.170929
CountrySierra Leone
CityFreetown
DistrictWestern Area

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]

Sierra Leone Brewery Limited Plaque

References

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