Lunsar
Place in North West Province, Sierra Leone
Lunsar is a town in Marampa Chiefdom, Port Loko District in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. It is the largest town in Port Loko District by population. A 2004 estimate placed the population of Lunsar at 36,108. The town is one of the main commercial and business hubs in the North of Sierra Leone. Lunsar lies approximately 50 miles east of Freetown and about 18 miles south-east of the district capital of Port Loko. The inhabitants of Lunsar are largely from the Temne ethnic group.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,461
- Coordinates
- 8.684, -12.535
- Timezone
- Africa/Freetown
Overview of Lunsar
Lunsar is the kind of small town you find in Sierra Leone. About 22,461 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: sports, adventure and nightlife. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Lunsar
Sports in Lunsar
(4)On the sports side, Lunsar offers Biking, Hunting, Running and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Lunsar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Lunsar
(2)Our data lists Amusement Parks and Parachute as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lunsar.
Nightlife in Lunsar
(2)For nightlife, expect Events and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lunsar.
Culture in Lunsar
(1)Under culture, Lunsar is tagged with Mosques. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lunsar.
Family in Lunsar
(1)Under family, Lunsar is tagged with Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lunsar.
Nature in Lunsar
(1)Nature lovers get Desert. All of it is drawn from Lunsar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Lunsar
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Lunsar is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Sierra Leone and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Freetown.
Similar destinations
Places near Lunsar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lunsar known for?
- Lunsar, in Sierra Leone, is best known for sports, adventure and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 22,461 residents.
- What can you do in Lunsar?
- Recorded activities in Lunsar include Biking, Hunting, Running, Slopes and Amusement Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lunsar?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Lunsar located?
- Lunsar is located in Sierra Leone. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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