What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown
Freetown is the capital city and seat of government of Sierra Leone, a country in Western Africa. Sierra Leone uses the ISO codes SL and SLE, and its international dialling code is +232. The currency in use is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL).
For the full profile of Sierra Leone, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Sierra Leone country page. The country has an estimated population of 8,819,794 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Sierra Leone
- Capital: Freetown
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: Sierra Leonean leone (SLL)
- Calling code: +232
- Flag emoji: 🇸🇱
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
Is Freetown the largest city in Sierra Leone?
Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Freetown?
Freetown, like the rest of Sierra Leone, uses the Sierra Leonean leone (SLL, symbol Le).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.