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Western Area Rural

Stronghold For Political Party

APC

Swing Region

Yes

2018 Winner

APC

2012 Winner

APC

Election Year

2023-06-24

Total Voters 2023

341,764

2023 Population

442,947

Total Voters 2018

282,355

2018 Population

442,951

Total Voters 2012

164,403

Total Voters 2007

113,368

Total Voters 2002

237,636

Total Voters 1996

41,246

Geolocation

8.327284, -13.067756

Geolocation Geometry

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