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Meet people in Waterloo

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Waterloo at a glance

  • With about 55,000 people, Waterloo is one of the ten biggest cities in Sierra Leone.
  • It lies in Western Area.
  • It's about 24 km to Freetown, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Hastings (9 km), Tintafor (36 km) and Port Loko (57 km).

Where to meet in Waterloo

Waterloo is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Hastings is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Waterloo

How far around Waterloo can I search?

More than 860,000 people live within 50 km of Waterloo, in 4 towns and cities including Freetown, Tintafor and Hastings. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Waterloo free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Waterloo or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Waterloo real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Waterloo?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Sierra Leone or abroad.

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