# Zota District, Bong County – Villages, Map & Nearest Services

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District · Bong County 

# Zota

Zota is a district of Liberia in Bong County. It had an estimated **28,908 people** in 2020 on 848 km² (about 34 per km²). 156 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 28,908people (2020)
- 848km²
- 3mapped services
- 357 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Zota?

Zota had an estimated **28,908 people** in 2020 — 6.1% of Bong County, 47th of 135 districts. There are 1,037 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bong County figure of 1,023). Spread over 848 km², that is about **34 people per km²**, 64th of 135 districts.

42.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Bong County). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,527**

5–9 ****4,093**

10–14 ****3,633**

15–19 ****3,055**

20–24 ****2,504**

25–29 ****2,213**

30–34 ****1,938**

35–39 ****1,614**

40–44 ****1,322**

45–49 ****1,065**

50–54 ****861**

55–59 ****685**

60–64 ****523**

65–69 ****364**

70–74 ****273**

75–79 ****152**

80+ ****81**

Source: [United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-lbr).

## Where is Zota?

Zota lies in [Bong County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 5 other districts: [Jorquelleh](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/jorquelleh/), [Panta](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/panta/), [Salayea](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/salayea/), [Sanoyeah](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/sanoyeah/) and [Suakoko](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/suakoko/). By area it is the 39th largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 9.7% of [Bong County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/). The centre of Zota is about 184 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. It is about 31 km from Gbarnga, the main town of Bong County. The centre point is at 7.2712° N, 9.4508° W.

Source: [UNMIL via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lbr).

## Know before you go: Zota

- Time zoneUTC+0, no daylight saving · Africa/Monrovia
- CurrencyDollar (LRD)
- Country calling code+231
- LanguagesEnglish
- Plug typesType A, B, C, E, F · 120/220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports

- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia153 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia181 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:41, sunset around 18:23).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Zota

Open gazetteers list **156 villages, towns and localities** in Zota. Settlements here lie between about 228 m and 559 m above sea level (median 357 m).

- Balatau
- Beepaayeah
- Belefanai
- Belekoya
- Belelah I
- Belelah II
- Belemu
- Belequah
- Binda
- Boilee
- Bonborleh
- Bonyarquelleh
- Botopo
- Botopolu
- Camp II
- Camp Jackson
- Cole Village
- Cole’s Farm
- Cow Farm
- Danea-Ta
- Danina
- Darworbombon
- David Ta
- Dehn-Ta
- Denyea
- Dianenahn
- E.C. & B.T. Harris Farm
- Fape
- Farvey
- Featuah
- Fermah
- Fetua
- Gbalatoah
- Gbalatuah
- Gbankonnah
- Gbanshue
- Gbansu-sulonma
- Gbansue - Nyankai
- Gbansue Sulonmah
- Gbansukorloquoilee
- Gbanzu
- Gbelai
- Gbelai-Ta
- Gbelemai
- Gbon Hill
- Gohnmu
- Gomah Hill
- Gwaiyeakormu A
- Gwaiyeakormu B
- Haniakole
- Hanimah
- J.P. Harris Farm
- Jaimu
- James Beyan Town
- James Joe Village
- James Togba-Ta
- James Town
- Jamu
- Jamue
- Jarkai
- Jonkai
- K-To-Porte Village
- Kilinga
- Killingai
- Kinteta
- Kolita
- Kollie-Ta
- Kolonta
- Kolonyarlai
- Korlorquelleh
- Kpanawah
- Kpeamue
- Kpobrima
- Kpoe
- Kpoloken
- Kpoloyah
- Kpoloyarma
- Kwenikanah
- Lakai-Ta
- Larwell
- Larwelle
- Lewis Town
- Ma-Tete
- Mahmeple
- Maiber Village
- Malangai
- Malonkai
- Mamu-Belinma
- Managa
- Manakpoloi Village
- Maryea
- Matthew Village
- Naama
- Nagbangoi Town
- Namue
- New Town
- Nwornukai
- Nyalah
- Nyanlay Village
- Nyansue
- Nyapa
- Nyelshue
- Nyume
- One Day Village (Gbanoimue)
- Padmore
- Palaytandai
- Panta
- Paye -Ta
- Payeta
- Peewu's Farm
- Peita
- Pelei
- Pelelei
- Philip-Ta
- Relelee
- Saint Pauls Ville
- Sakoleba
- Sam George Village
- Sarkorma
- Sarkpallah
- Saugi
- Sergeant
- Sergeant Kerkula Town
- Sergeant Kolleh
- Sgt.Kekula-Ta
- Shakai
- Shankpalai
- Shankpallai
- Siannah's Farm
- Sibley Farm
- Singo
- Sinkor
- Smith's Farm
- Tarwor
- Tinsue
- Toquah
- Tormue
- Tukua
- Ureysville
- Vainutolee
- Vanyangai A
- Vanyangai B
- Vilenai
- Viota
- Wanta
- Warta
- Weamue
- Wefata
- Wo
- Wongbata
- Wumah Kollie Village
- Wumbeta
- Yarsulungai
- Yeakpolorma
- Yeamah
- Yowee

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Zota

Named natural and historic features inside Zota, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Bomapa Creek
- Diem Creek
- Nonnon Creek
- Nuedina Creek
- Sulon Creek

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Gbenyeh Hill · 462 m
- Mapan Hill · 410 m
- Managea Hill · 329 m
- Yeahkponlun Hill · 327 m
- Wanday · 285 m

### Forests and nature

2 forests.

- Doyea Forest
- Lorma National Forest

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Zota and the best time to visit

In Zota, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 2,115 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (347 mm) and the driest Jan (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 15 

Feb 26 50 

Mar 26 112 

Apr 26 163 

May 25 205 

Jun 25 301 

Jul 24 254 

Aug 23 347 

Sep 24 322 

Oct 25 217 

Nov 25 98 

Dec 24 30 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Zota

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Phebe Hospital Compound · Suakoko 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02833&mlon=-9.55337#map=17/7.02833/-9.55337) 

Bank UBBC · Suakoko 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02503&mlon=-9.55419#map=17/7.02503/-9.55419) 

Petrol pump Station ELF · Jorquelleh 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02062&mlon=-9.49404#map=17/7.02062/-9.49404) 

Hotel Hidden Eyes Guesthouse · Jorquelleh 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.02564&mlon=-9.47719#map=17/7.02564/-9.47719) 

School United Christian School · Zota 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.26129&mlon=-9.43760#map=17/7.26129/-9.43760) 

College Cuttington University · Suakoko 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.04143&mlon=-9.55230#map=17/7.04143/-9.55230) 

Police station Liberia National Police · Zota 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.28145&mlon=-9.48223#map=17/7.28145/-9.48223) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Zota

Places mapped inside Zota in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Schools1
- Pharmacies1
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Bong County

- Boinsen
- Fuamah
- Jorquelleh
- Kokoyah
- Kpaai
- Panta
- Salala
- Sanoyeah
- Suakoko
- Tukpahblee
- Yeallequelleh

## Quick answers

- Where is Zota?In Bong County, Liberia
- What is the population of Zota?28,908 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Zota?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Zota?About 34 people per km²
- What borders Zota?Jorquelleh, Panta, Salayea, Sanoyeah and Suakoko
- What time zone is Zota in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Zota?Dollar (LRD)
- What language is spoken in Zota?English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Zota?156 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Zota?Settlements lie between 228 m and 559 m
- What is the highest point in Zota?Gbenyeh Hill (462 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Zota?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Zota?Phebe Hospital Compound, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Zota?UBBC, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Zota?Station ELF, about 28 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Zota?LR0212 (OCHA common operational dataset)