Matanu

Matanu is a stream in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone. Matanu is situated nearby to the hamlet Mapuma, as well as near Gobioma.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tiwai Island.

Tiwai Island is a river island and wildlife sanctuary in Sierra Leone. In 2025 it was listed as a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site together with nearby Gola Rainforest National Park.

Latitude

7.54225° or 7° 32′ 32″ north

Longitude

-11.33228° or 11° 19′ 56″ west

Elevation

99 metres (325 feet)

Open location code

6CVCGMR9+V3

GeoNames ID

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