Goderich, Sierra Leone
| Goderich, Western Area | |
|---|---|
  Goderich, Western Area Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: 8°26′N 13°17′W / 8.433°N 13.283°W | |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Region | Western Area |
| District | Western Area Rural District |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total |
19,209 timezone = Greenwich Mean Time |
Goderich is an affluent neighborhood in the west end of Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital. Goderich lies about 13 miles (20 kilometers) from downtown Freetown. Goderich had a population 19,209 in the 2004 census[1] Goderich has a high standard of living and is one of the wealthiest neighborhood in Freetown.
Notable current residents of Goderich include current Sierra Leone's president Ernest Bai Koroma and former Sierra Leone's vice president Solomon Berewa.
References
- ↑ Ibrahim Mohamed Sesay, Andrew A. Karam, Jinnah J. Ngobeh (eds., 2006), Republic of Sierra Leone, 2004 Population and Housing Census: Analytical Report on Population Distribution, Migration, and Urbanization in Sierra Leone.
Coordinates: 8°26′N 13°17′W / 8.433°N 13.283°W
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