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 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 |
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 the wealthiest neighborhood in Freetown.
Notable current residents of Goderich include a former president of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, and a former vice president of Sierra Leone, 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.
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