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Mile 91
ℹ️Practical info — Mile 91
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💡 Tips
- Mile 91 is the ultimate rest stop in Sierra Leone; you must try the street food here.
- The town is busy 24/7 as buses and trucks are constantly passing through.
- Keep a close eye on your luggage when getting off at the crowded transit stops.
- Use this location to stock up on water and snacks if you are heading further East or North.
- Food prices here are often more affordable than in the capital, Freetown.
🍽 Food
Freshly fried at stalls along the main road, a must-try for any traveler passing through.
A classic roadside snack, often sold directly to passengers in vehicles.
Small, often slightly sweet bread rolls, well-suited for stocking up before a long journey.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The best place to find deals on fruit, nuts, and refreshing drinks.
Reliable spots for pre-packaged snacks and cold beverages.
Just two blocks away from the main highway, it becomes surprisingly peaceful.
Often the only large open spaces that offer some respite from the highway noise.
Water temperature…
Mile 91 is a market town in Tonkolili District in Sierra Leone's Northern Province and owes its name to the 91-mile point along the historic Freetown-to-Pendembu railway. The town sits at the junction of the main roads linking Freetown with Bo, Makeni, and Magburaka and has been a key transport node for decades. Thanks to its location, Mile 91 has become a busy market town with petrol stations, small hotels, workshops, and a large weekly market trading rice, cassava, groundnuts, maize, palm oil, and livestock from the surrounding villages. The town lies in the Temne heartland but also hosts many Mandingo, Fula, and Limba traders. Mile 91 also serves as a supply hub for the bauxite and iron-ore mines of Tonkolili District and is an important stop for long-haul trucks heading inland. Several schools, churches, mosques, and a government health center serve the town's growing population.
- Location: Sierra Leone
- Nearby: Yonibana (8 km)
- Population: ~15.491 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 1 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 115 | 324 | 451 | 521 | 350 | 166 | 54 | 5 |
Geography
Facts
- Name derived from its 91-mile distance from Freetown
- Primary road junction connecting North, East, and South
- Located within the Yoni Chiefdom of Tonkolili District
- Key stopping point for long-distance drivers and travelers
- Commercial hub for gari (processed cassava) and groundnuts
- Population of approximately 15,000 residents
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