Current Date And Time In Western Area, Sierra Leone
Friday, 31 July 2026
12:32:46 GMT
Capital: Freetown
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 696.00 km²
State Code: W
Find states and regions closest to Western Area in Sierra Leone with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Sierra Leone and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Sierra Leone
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Western Area from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North West | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 86 mi | 139 km | 75 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Conakry | 95 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Province | 119 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Kindia | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 133 mi | 214 km | 115 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Grand Cape Mount County | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Mamou Region | 175 mi | 281 km | 152 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Bomi County | 194 mi | 312 km | 168 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Faranah | 203 mi | 327 km | 177 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Area by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Area supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Guinea | 175 mi | 282 km | 152 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Liberia | 214 mi | 344 km | 186 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Guinea-Bissau | 327 mi | 526 km | 284 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Gambia | 419 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Ivory Coast | 431 mi | 694 km | 374 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Western Area. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Area (You) | Sierra Leone | — | 696 | — |
| North West | Sierra Leone | — | 13,520 | — |
| Southern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 20,226 | — |
| Conakry | Guinea | 1,660,973 | 519 | 3,199.41 |
| Northern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 22,605 | — |
| Kindia | Guinea | 1,561,374 | 28,873 | 25.95 |
| Eastern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 15,553 | — |
| Grand Cape Mount County | Liberia | — | 5,162 | — |
| Mamou Region | Guinea | 731,188 | 17,074 | 23.84 |
| Bomi County | Liberia | — | 1,942 | — |
| Faranah | Guinea | 941,554 | 35,581 | 9.40 |
How does Western Area rank within Sierra Leone? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Western Area appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Northern Province | 22,605 |
| Southern Province | 20,226 |
| Eastern Province | 15,553 |
| North West | 13,520 |
| Western Area ⭐ | 696 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Western Area is a state or region within Sierra Leone in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western Area is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Western Area by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Sierra Leone page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Western Area using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Western Area.
Knowing the distance from Western Area to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Sierra Leone. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Western Area map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western Area to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Western Area table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Western Area below the states table, or compare all Sierra Leone states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Sierra Leone state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.