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Monrovia overview
Monrovia (orange) and the other large cities of Liberia
Monrovia lies in Montserrado County in Liberia at 6.3°N, 10.8°W, about 32 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Monrovia (UTC+0); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Liberia: the next largest cities are Gbarnga (86,031), Buchanan (75,854), Ganta (63,523). Together, the three largest cities hold 28.9% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Harbel, about 49 km away, followed by Kakata (55 km).
Liberia as a whole has a live population of 5,892,031 (+2.2% a year) and ranks #117 of 238 countries — see the Liberia population page for the full statistics and the Liberia atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Monrovia
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Harbel Margibi County | 49 km | 38,208 |
| Kakata Margibi County | 55 km | 52,247 |
| Tubmanburg Bomi County | 63 km | 22,005 |
| Buchanan Grand Bassa County | 95 km | 75,854 |
| Gbarnga Bong County | 166 km | 86,031 |
Largest cities in Liberia
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MonroviaCapital | Montserrado County | 1,542,549 |
| 2 | Gbarnga | Bong County | 86,031 |
| 3 | Buchanan | Grand Bassa County | 75,854 |
| 4 | Ganta | Nimba | 63,523 |
| 5 | Kakata | Margibi County | 52,247 |
| 6 | Zwedru | Grand Gedeh County | 38,269 |
| 7 | Harbel | Margibi County | 38,208 |
| 8 | Harper | Maryland County | 35,503 |
| 9 | Pleebo City | Maryland County | 35,423 |
| 10 | Foya Kamara | Lofa County | 31,052 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Monrovia?
Monrovia has about 1,542,549 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Monrovia the capital of Liberia?
Yes — Monrovia is the national capital of Liberia.
How big is Monrovia compared with the rest of Liberia?
Its 1,542,549 residents are 26.2% of the 5,892,031 people living in Liberia today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Monrovia?
In Montserrado County, Liberia, at latitude 6.3 and longitude -10.8, 32 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Harbel (49 km), Kakata (55 km), Tubmanburg (63 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Monrovia Population 2026 — Liberia. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/liberia/monrovia/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/liberia/monrovia/">Monrovia Population 2026 — Liberia</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.