York is a small coastal fishing town situated in the Peninsula region of Sierra Leone's Western Area Rural District, approximately 25 miles outside Freetown. The town's economy is primarily based on fishing, reflecting its location along the coast.
As a settlement in the Peninsula area, York is part of the Western Area Rural District, one of Sierra Leone's administrative divisions. The town remains relatively small and underdeveloped compared to the nation's capital, though it serves as a local center for the surrounding fishing communities.