Kissy, Sierra Leone

Kissi
Kissi Location in Sierra Leone
Coordinates: 8°28′N 13°12′W / 8.467°N 13.200°W / 8.467; -13.200
Country	Sierra Leone
Region	Western Area
District	Western Area Urban District
Time zone	UTC-5 (GMT)

Kissy is a neighbourhood located on the eastern end of the capital, Freetown, in Sierra Leone. It is known for its various health services, including the United Methodist Church Health and Maternity ward, as well as Kissy Mental Hospital. Additionally, Kissy is home to over 500 Liberian refugees. In Kissy Village, you can find the Kissy Road Church of the Holy Trinity, which should not be confused with the Church of the Holy Trinity on Kissy Road. The latter was burned down by RUF rebel forces in 1999, but a restoration plan was implemented, successfully restoring the building. Moreover, the church on Kissy Road operated a school.