# Gbarpolu County, Liberia – Districts, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/

County · Liberia 

# Gbarpolu County

Gbarpolu County is a county of Liberia. It had an estimated **109,183 people** in 2020 on 9,839 km² (about 11 per km²). Its main town is Bopolu. It is divided into 6 districts. 482 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 109,183people (2020)
- 9,839km²
- 6districts
- 9mapped services

## How many people live in Gbarpolu County?

Gbarpolu County had an estimated **109,183 people** in 2020 — 2.4% of Liberia, 12th of 15 counties. There are 899 women for every 1,000 men (below the Liberia figure of 998). Spread over 9,839 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 15 counties.

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 Liberia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****17,096**

5–9 ****15,459**

10–14 ****13,720**

15–19 ****11,539**

20–24 ****9,461**

25–29 ****8,353**

30–34 ****7,321**

35–39 ****6,102**

40–44 ****4,993**

45–49 ****4,023**

50–54 ****3,248**

55–59 ****2,588**

60–64 ****1,975**

65–69 ****1,383**

70–74 ****1,033**

75–79 ****577**

80+ ****305**

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 Gbarpolu County?

Gbarpolu County lies in [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 4 other counties: [Bomi County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bomi/), [Bong County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/), [Grand Cape Mount County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-cape-mount/) and [Lofa County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/). By area it is the 4th largest of 15 counties in Liberia. It covers 10.3% of [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). The centre of Gbarpolu County is about 141 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. The centre point is at 7.4290° N, 10.2166° W.

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

## Things to see in and around Gbarpolu County

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Gbarpolu County: 1 national park.

- Gola National Park · national park

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Gbarpolu County

- 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) · Monrovia134 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia140 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:26).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:57 18:41 11.7 h 

Feb 06:58 18:51 11.9 h 

Mar 06:48 18:52 12.1 h 

Apr 06:32 18:49 12.3 h 

May 06:23 18:50 12.5 h 

Jun 06:24 18:57 12.6 h 

Jul 06:31 19:02 12.5 h 

Aug 06:34 18:56 12.4 h 

Sep 06:31 18:41 12.2 h 

Oct 06:27 18:25 12.0 h 

Nov 06:32 18:19 11.8 h 

Dec 06:45 18:26 11.7 h 

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.

## Districts of Gbarpolu County

District People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Bopolu](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/bopolu/) 23,201 10 2,298 151 3 

[Gbarma](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/gbarma/) 20,756 25 839 126 4 

[Belleh](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/belleh/) 19,977 8.4 2,382 35 0 

[Kongba](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/kongba/) 17,664 5.9 3,010 74 2 

[Gounwolaila](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/gounwolaila/) 14,659 20 720 57 0 

[Bokomu](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/bokomu/) 12,926 22 590 49 0 

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

## Villages and localities in Gbarpolu County

Open gazetteers list **482 villages, towns and localities** in Gbarpolu County. The largest with a recorded population: Bopolu (4,396). Settlements here lie between about 70 m and 468 m above sea level (median 195 m).

- A B Village
- AMA Camp I
- AMA Camp II
- AMA Camp III
- Alfredta
- Allie Camp
- Amah Dukuly Village
- Amtel Camp
- Andrews Town
- Apo
- Armah Gbandi
- Arthur Gbankor
- Atoka Village
- B.T Johnson Village
- Baayama
- Baiama
- Baikole
- Baila
- Bailay
- Baisu
- Balata
- Ballah
- Ballah Camp
- Ballah Gissi
- Bambuta
- Bando
- Bange
- Banokoita
- Banti
- Banyata
- Bassa
- Bassa Village
- Basu
- Bataca
- Batakole
- Bauwema
- Be Flomo
- Be Gboi
- Be Jaja
- Be Johnson
- Be Kahnle
- Be Nawan
- Be Parker
- Be Ziema
- Beaden
- Beaja
- Beathou Village
- Beatoe
- Belekpalumu
- Beleteinga
- Belle Baloma
- Belle Kpamu
- Belle Mbaloma
- Belle Yella
- Belleh Yallah
- Benda
- Bendu
- Bete
- Bethel Village
- Bethlehem Village
- Biejaa Number Two
- Bieta
- Blumu Village
- Blunga
- Boaka Camp
- Boakai Camp
- Bodia Town
- Boimalorne
- Boimu
- Boinu
- Boiyalla Village
- Bolagoi
- Bolayie
- Boliah
- Bolimo
- Bolo Town
- Bomba
- Bombohun
- Bomboma
- Bombomai
- Bomo
- Bondokai Town
- Bong County
- Bongba
- Bopolu
- Borborbe
- Brown Village
- Buluga
- Camp Alpha
- Camp Alpha A
- Camp Alpha B
- Camp Gbarteh
- Cannon Hill Town
- Cassel
- Cassel Village
- Claim 26
- Claim 31
- Coleman Village
- Compoundsu
- Compoundsu Junction
- Cooper Village
- Cumen Village
- Daamui
- Dambo
- Daniel Camp
- Daniel Village
- Darbo
- David
- David June Town
- Deawah
- Detola
- Deyeke
- Doba
- Dokota
- Dolela
- Domamana
- Dorbor Village
- Dorkoisu
- Dorkorta
- Dorlehla
- Doudee
- Dukulyla
- Duosah
- Dusa Number One
- Duwa Village
- Dwana
- Dwannah Town
- Fahnyapolu
- Fala
- Fallah
- Fallah Village
- Fanyapolu
- Fapobu
- Farwehnta
- Fassama
- Fassueta
- Fasuta
- Fenga
- Fineboy Village
- Foday-Ta
- Fologeta Village
- Fooyiema
- Gabasula
- Gahnyama
- Gaigbai
- Gainkpai
- Galahun
- Gangama
- Garpo
- Garyamah Camp
- Gatema
- Gayma
- Gbabaja
- Gbagegby
- Gbalasua
- Gbalyamah
- Gbangay
- Gbange
- Gbanjata
- Gbanka
- Gbankole
- Gbanpolu Village
- Gbar
- Gbarjaweih
- Gbarkagborquoita A
- Gbarkorma
- Gbarma A
- Gbarma Town
- Gbarmambo
- Gbarquata
- Gbarquoita
- Gbartalakwelle
- Gbaryama
- Gbasay
- Gbataquio Village
- Gbatu Village
- Gbenyalahun
- Gbetelemu
- Gbeyanka
- Gbilia
- Gbilita
- Gbodia
- Gbolukai
- Gbordia
- Gbove-Ta
- Gbuna
- Gdowakoti
- Gedema
- Gelahun
- Gelengasiasu
- George Ta
- Ghehdema
- Gibson
- Gio Village
- Glie
- Goakoima
- Goakuen
- Gobah Village
- Gogahnla Number One
- Gohn Fala
- Gohnsua
- Gokanla
- Gokion
- Golaila
- Golata
- Gomba
- Gongoki
- Gorgarmah
- Gormu
- Gotoma
- Goudee Village
- Gouwarma
- Goweta
- Guiji
- Guinian
- Guma
- Gumgbeta
- Gungama
- Gunjah
- Guyan Town
- Guyata
- Henry
- Henry Town
- Hilton Farm
- Huunde Village
- Jah-Kaizay Village
- Jajuah
- Jakie
- Jallahlone
- Jame Cole Village
- Jarwajeih
- Jawa Jei
- Jawahun
- Jawjeih
- Jimmy Village
- Jojoma
- Joma Town
- Joseph Cumen Village
- K L C Village
- K. K. Gonah Elementary and Junior High
- Kaba Senod
- Kalata
- Kalo
- Kamala
- Kanyala
- Kao
- Karandata
- Karlo
- Karnley
- Karnley Town
- Karpeh Center
- Kato
- Kekulata
- Keleh
- Kelepaisu
- Kelleh
- Kenata
- Kewelei
- Kewle Camp
- Kili Village
- Kiokole
- Kissi
- Klingasiaisu
- Koideworwor Village
- Kollie Village
- Kollieyama
- Kolobani
- Kologbane
- Koluba Kuku Village
- Konakpauma
- Kondesu
- Konima Village
- Koniyeapolu
- Konjade
- Konjele
- Konnehla
- Korti Village
- Kortu
- Kortuma
- Kpanta
- Kpawolozu
- Kpayeah Village
- Kpayeakwelle A
- Kpekpeta Ta
- Kpoloquoh
- Kuleta
- Kungboh
- Kungbor A
- Kungbor B
- Kwayakole
- Kweesayweah
- Laiyomah
- Lelama
- Liberia Falls
- Liswimco Camp
- Loloma
- Lomai
- Lott Carey
- Lowama
- Lowoma
- Lyne
- Mabue Number Two
- Madina Village
- Mahe
- Maiboi
- Malaike Camp
- Maliki Camp
- Malley
- Mamamadee Village
- Mana
- Manary Camp
- Manawala
- Mano Kuna
- Manowela
- Manunvordor
- Masokua
- Massa Town
- Massaley
- Matumakole
- Matumukwelleh
- Mavordor
- Mayama
- Mbama
- Mbarma
- Mecca
- Media
- Medina #1
- Medina #2
- Meime
- Miama Gbanya Village
- Moibata
- Moibele
- Molakole
- Molbosmu
- Molokpanzu
- Momo Seh Village
- Momokabo
- Morlorkpasu
- Morlorkwelle
- Morlowamu
- Musa Camp
- Musa Cole Village
- Naine
- Najabo
- Ngafor
- Njaboi Village
- Njaiboi Town
- Nomodatanau
- Nomodatundu
- Nyailoi
- Nyailowai
- Nyankei
- Nyawoma
- Nyeamah
- Nyeleme
- Nyemah
- Nyorlor
- Okai Village
- Okia
- Old Town
- Omalu
- Palakwelle
- Palakwolli
- Parker
- Pata
- Paul Qwanda Village
- Pelele
- Pobuata
- Podmoore Village
- Porkpa
- Porkpa-Ta A
- Portor- Portor Camp
- Richard Village
- Roduph Johnson Farm
- Roof Camp
- Rufus Village
- S L C
- Saa Paul Village
- Sadieh Village
- Safula
- Sakpede
- Salama
- Salaya
- Salia Camp
- Sandita
- Sando
- Sando Village
- Sao Village
- Sapema
- Sappinmah
- Sarmah
- Sasahun
- Sasasu
- Saviama
- Saw Mill
- Saynodee #1
- Saynodee 2
- Sayweah
- Saywoe
- Sekou Camp

…and 82 more.

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 Gbarpolu County

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

### Water

58 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Ba Creek
- Bo Creek
- Boblulu Creek
- Bolu Creek
- Bombo Creek
- Butulu Creek
- Dama Creek
- Fayie Creek
- Gbaama Creek
- Gbaama Creek
- Gbaama River
- Gboleya Creek
- Gboui Creek
- Godea Creek
- Gogahnla Creek
- Gogomla Creek
- Guma Creek
- Guma Falls
- Jondo Creek
- Keya Creek
- Kpamajua Creek
- Kutuya Creek
- Logomla Creek
- Mafu River

…and 35 more.

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Mbaluyi · 412 m
- Kotuvei · 280 m

### Forests and nature

3 forests.

- Belle National Forest
- Gola National Forest
- Kpelle National Forest

### Getting around

2 airports.

- Bella Yella Airport
- Weasua Airport

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 Gbarpolu County and the best time to visit

In Gbarpolu County, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 2,177 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (444 mm) and the driest Jan (13 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 13 

Feb 26 36 

Mar 26 78 

Apr 26 127 

May 26 168 

Jun 25 298 

Jul 24 324 

Aug 23 444 

Sep 24 347 

Oct 25 226 

Nov 25 88 

Dec 24 29 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gbarpolu County

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

- Hospitals3
- Schools3
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- 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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Gbarpolu County?In Liberia
- What is the population of Gbarpolu County?109,183 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gbarpolu County?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gbarpolu County?About 11 people per km²
- What borders Gbarpolu County?Bomi County, Bong County, Grand Cape Mount County and Lofa County
- What is there to see in Gbarpolu County?Gola National Park
- What time zone is Gbarpolu County in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Gbarpolu County?Dollar (LRD)
- What language is spoken in Gbarpolu County?English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gbarpolu County?482 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gbarpolu County?Settlements lie between 70 m and 468 m
- What is the highest point in Gbarpolu County?Mbaluyi (412 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gbarpolu County?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Gbarpolu County?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gbarpolu County?LR03 (OCHA common operational dataset)