Thornton Island
Thornton Island is an island in Southern Province, Sierra Leone. Thornton Island is situated near the locality Kila, as well as near Bomplake.Places of Interest
Highlights: Sherbro International Airport.
Sherbro International Airport
Aerodrome
Sherbro International Airport was an international… Sherbro International Airport is situated 3½ km southwest of Thornton Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bonthe.
Thornton Island
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Southern Province, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
7.55639° or 7° 33′ 23″ north
Longitude
-12.49572° or 12° 29′ 45″ west
Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)
Open location code
6CV9HG43+HP
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Kila and Bomplake.
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Highlights: Malcolm Island and Allridge Island.
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