Lakka, Sierra Leone
Lakka is a coastal resort town around the peninsular in the Western Area Rural District of Sierra Leone. The town lies about ten miles west of Freetown. The major industry in Lakka town is tourism and fishing. Lakka is known for its large beaches, which attract tourists to the town. Lakka has an estimated population of about 4,500, which is a small town by population, though large in land area.
Lakka | |
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Lakka Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: 8°20′N 13°04′W | |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Region | Western Area |
| District | Western Area Rural District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| • Town Head | Michael Sylvanus Shyllon |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,500±500 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (GMT) |
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