# Bopolu District, Gbarpolu County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/bopolu/ District · Gbarpolu County # Bopolu Bopolu is a district of Liberia in Gbarpolu County. It had an estimated **23,201 people** in 2020 on 2,298 km² (about 10 per km²). Its main town is Bopolu. 151 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 23,201people (2020) - 2,298km² - 3mapped services - 158 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Bopolu? Bopolu had an estimated **23,201 people** in 2020 — 21.2% of Gbarpolu County, 52nd of 135 districts. There are 850 women for every 1,000 men (below the Gbarpolu County figure of 899). Spread over 2,298 km², that is about **10 people per km²**, 115th 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 Gbarpolu County). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,633** 5–9 ****3,284** 10–14 ****2,915** 15–19 ****2,452** 20–24 ****2,009** 25–29 ****1,775** 30–34 ****1,554** 35–39 ****1,297** 40–44 ****1,060** 45–49 ****855** 50–54 ****691** 55–59 ****551** 60–64 ****419** 65–69 ****294** 70–74 ****220** 75–79 ****122** 80+ ****65** 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 Bopolu? Bopolu lies in [Gbarpolu County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 8 other districts: [Belleh](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/belleh/), [Bokomu](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/bokomu/), [Fuamah](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bong/fuamah/), [Gbarma](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/gbarma/), [Klay](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bomi/klay/), [Kongba](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/kongba/), [Senjeh](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bomi/senjeh/) and [Suehn Mecca](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/bomi/suehn-mecca/). By area it is the 4th largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 23.4% of [Gbarpolu County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/gbarpolu/). The centre of Bopolu is about 109 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. The centre point is at 7.2113° N, 10.4354° 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: Bopolu - 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 - Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia109 km - Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia109 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:28). 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 Bopolu Open gazetteers list **151 villages, towns and localities** in Bopolu. The largest with a recorded population: Bopolu (4,396). Settlements here lie between about 70 m and 468 m above sea level (median 158 m). - A B Village - Andrews Town - Arthur Gbankor - Baayama - Baiama - Baisu - Balata - Ballah Gissi - Bambuta - Be Flomo - Beleteinga - Bendu - Blunga - Boimalorne - Boimu - Boinu - Boiyalla Village - Bolo Town - Bomba - Bomboma - Bombomai - Bondokai Town - Bong County - Bopolu - Compoundsu - Compoundsu Junction - Cumen Village - Dambo - David - David June Town - Deyeke - Dolela - Dorlehla - Dukulyla - Dwana - Dwannah Town - Fala - Farwehnta - Fassueta - Fasuta - Fenga - Gabasula - Gahnyama - Gaigbai - Gainkpai - Garpo - Garyamah Camp - Gbalasua - Gbarquata - Gbarquoita - Gbaryama - Gbasay - Gbilita - Gedema - Ghehdema - Gibson - Goakuen - Gogahnla Number One - Gokanla - Gokion - Golaila - Gorgarmah - Gotoma - Goweta - Guma - Gungama - Guyan Town - Guyata - Henry - Henry Town - Jakie - Jallahlone - Jawahun - Jojoma - Joma Town - Joseph Cumen Village - K L C Village - Kalo - Kamala - Kao - Karlo - Karpeh Center - Kekulata - Kissi - Kollieyama - Koluba Kuku Village - Konakpauma - Kortu - Kwayakole - Kweesayweah - Laiyomah - Loloma - Lott Carey - Lowama - Mahe - Malley - Mamamadee Village - Mana - Manawala - Mano Kuna - Manowela - Massa Town - Media - Medina #1 - Medina #2 - Moibata - Moibele - Molbosmu - Molokpanzu - Momokabo - Morlorkpasu - Naine - Ngafor - Nyawoma - Nyemah - Nyorlor - Omalu - Porkpa - Saa Paul Village - Sadieh Village - Sando - Sando Village - Sao Village - Sapema - Sappinmah - Sarmah - Saviama - Saw Mill - Sayweah - Small Bongmines - Small Henry - Tandila - Tawalata - Tofac Village - Totaquelleh A - Totoquelle - Tulayala - Tumukola - Underwear - Vaimah - Vana Congo - Vanata - Vasala - Victoria & James - Vomo - Watson - White Flower - Wloh-Wloh Village - Yalata - Zalamu - Zopo Hill 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 Bopolu Named natural and historic features inside Bopolu, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 14 rivers and streams. - Bolu Creek - Gbaama Creek - Gbaama River - Gboleya Creek - Godea Creek - Gogahnla Creek - Gogomla Creek - Kpamajua Creek - Logomla Creek - Mafu River - Mana Creek - Tumukola Creek - Yagole Creek - Zanza Creek ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Gola National Forest - Kpelle 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 Bopolu and the best time to visit In Bopolu, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 2,024 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (510 mm) and the driest Jan (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 10 Feb 27 23 Mar 27 46 Apr 27 65 May 27 114 Jun 26 250 Jul 25 344 Aug 24 510 Sep 25 319 Oct 25 234 Nov 26 76 Dec 26 32 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bopolu Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Chief Jallahlon Medical center · Bopolu 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.06547&mlon=-10.48951#map=17/7.06547/-10.48951) 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 Bopolu Places mapped inside Bopolu in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 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 Gbarpolu County - Belleh - Bokomu - Gbarma - Gounwolaila - Kongba ## Quick answers - Where is Bopolu?In Gbarpolu County, Liberia - What is the population of Bopolu?23,201 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Bopolu?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Bopolu?About 10 people per km² - What borders Bopolu?Belleh, Bokomu, Fuamah, Gbarma, Klay, Kongba, Senjeh and Suehn Mecca - What time zone is Bopolu in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Bopolu?Dollar (LRD) - What language is spoken in Bopolu?English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bopolu?151 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bopolu?Settlements lie between 70 m and 468 m - What is the best time to visit Bopolu?November to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Bopolu?Chief Jallahlon Medical center, about 17 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Bopolu?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Bopolu?LR0303 (OCHA common operational dataset)