Prisons in Sierra Leone map & data
There are 6 prisons mapped in Sierra Leone, spread over 2 regions. The most are in Western Area (3) and Northern (3) - Western Area alone holds 50% of them. 100% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Pademba Road Prison, KABALA CORRECTIONAL CENTER and Female Correction Facility.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Western Area | 3 | 50% |
| Northern | 3 | 50% |
Notable prisons in Sierra Leone
- Pademba Road PrisonWestern Area · prison
- KABALA CORRECTIONAL CENTERNorthern · prison
- Female Correction FacilityWestern Area · prison
- Mafanta PrisonNorthern · prison
- Prison HeadquartersWestern Area · prison
- Makeni Correctional CentreNorthern · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Sierra Leone?
This layer holds 6 prisons in Sierra Leone, the most of them in Western Area. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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