Hastings, Sierra Leone
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| Hastings | |
| Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: | |
|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Region | Western Area |
| District | Western Area Urban District |
| Population (2004) | |
| - Total | 28,054 |
| Time zone | Greenwich Mean Time (UTC-5) |
Hastings is a town located in the Western Area of Sierra Leone and a suburb of Freetown, the nation's capital. It population was estimated at 28,054 (2004 census). Hastings lies just 15 miles to central Freetown. Around 80% of the residents are from the Krios ethnic group.
[edit] Famous Residents
- Daniel Coker- African American Methodist missionary to Sierra Leone, descendants still live in Freetown

