Marampa
Place in North West Province, Sierra Leone
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Marampa Mines is the site of an hematite iron ore mine based in the town of Lunsar, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone.
Marampa | |
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  Marampa Location in Sierra Leone | |
| Coordinates: 08°41′0″N 12°28′0″W | |
| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Province | North West Province |
| District | Port Loko District |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (GMT) |
Railway
The mine is connected to the port at Port Pepel by an 84 km long 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge railway. This railway is experiencing problems with the theft of its track, and other obstructions.
