Leicester, Sierra Leone
| Leicester, Sierra Leone Leicester, Western Area | |
|---|---|
  Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: 8°27′N 13°13′W / 8.450°N 13.217°WCoordinates: 8°27′N 13°13′W / 8.450°N 13.217°W | |
| Country |
 Sierra Leone |
| Region | Western Area |
| District | Western Area Rural District |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 15,678 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC-5) |
Leicester is a coastal town in the Western Area Rural District of Sierra Leone. The town lies approximately fifteen miles east of Freetown. The town has an estimated population of 15,678. Leicester is largely populated by the Krio people. The Krio language is the primary language of communication in the town.
History
Leicester was founded in 1809 provide accommodation for recaptives, liberated enslaved Africans, who had been brought to Freetown by the British Royal Navy West Africa Squadron.[1]:122
Notable people
- Dr. Oloh, musician
References
- ↑ Sanneh, Lamin (2009). Abolitionists Abroad: American Blacks and the Making of Modern West Africa. Cammbrideg, Mass.: Harvard University Press.
External links
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