District HQ
Waterloo
Region
West
Western Rural
Difference between APC and SLPP
69955
Stronghold For Political Party
APC
Swing District
Yes
2023 Winner
APC
Total Voters 2023
341,764
2023 Population
442,947
2018 Winner
APC
Total Voters 2018
282,355
2018 Population
442,951
2012 Winner
APC
Total Voters 2012
164,403
Total Voters 2007
113,368
Total Voters 2002
237,636
Total Voters 1996
41,246
Election Year
2023-06-24
2018-03-07
2012-11-17
2007-08-11
2002-05-14
1996-02-27
Geolocation Points
8.326334, -13.072154
Geolocation Geometry
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Description
The region is divided into various constituencies, wards, and villages. For the purpose of electing members of parliament and Councilors to the Western Rural district, the region is divided into 8 constituencies and 27 wards . The district capital and largest city is Waterloo. Other major towns in the district include Newton, Benguema, Leicester, Tombo, and Regent. Most of the towns and villages in the Western area rural District are close to the capital Freetown, and are part of the Freetown Metropolitan Area. The Western Area Rural District is bordered by the country's capital Freetown to the east and west; Port Loko District to the north; and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east