# Tchien District, Grand Gedeh County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-gedeh/tchien/

District · Grand Gedeh County 

# Tchien

Tchien is a district of Liberia in Grand Gedeh County. It had an estimated **42,973 people** in 2020 on 1,335 km² (about 32 per km²). Its main town is Zwedru. 101 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 172 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 42,973people (2020)
- 1,335km²
- 172mapped services
- 226 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Tchien?

Tchien had an estimated **42,973 people** in 2020 — 26.2% of Grand Gedeh County, 25th of 135 districts. There are 999 women for every 1,000 men (above the Grand Gedeh County figure of 927). Spread over 1,335 km², that is about **32 people per km²**, 68th 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 Grand Gedeh County). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,729**

5–9 ****6,084**

10–14 ****5,401**

15–19 ****4,542**

20–24 ****3,723**

25–29 ****3,288**

30–34 ****2,881**

35–39 ****2,403**

40–44 ****1,967**

45–49 ****1,583**

50–54 ****1,279**

55–59 ****1,020**

60–64 ****776**

65–69 ****546**

70–74 ****406**

75–79 ****227**

80+ ****122**

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 Tchien?

Tchien lies in [Grand Gedeh County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-gedeh/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 3 other districts: [Cavala](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-gedeh/cavala/), [Konobo](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-gedeh/konobo/) and [Putu](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-gedeh/putu/). By area it is the 17th largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 12.4% of [Grand Gedeh County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/grand-gedeh/). The centre of Tchien is about 299 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. It is about 7.2 km from Zwedru, the main town of Grand Gedeh County. The centre point is at 6.0123° N, 8.1035° 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 Tchien

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Tchien: 1 attraction; 1 viewpoint.

- Zwedru Stadium View Point · viewpoint
- Samuel Doe's House · attraction

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: Tchien

- 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

- San Pedro Airport (SPY)213 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia251 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:18) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:34, sunset around 18:20).

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 Tchien

Open gazetteers list **101 villages, towns and localities** in Tchien. The largest with a recorded population: Zwedru (38,269). Settlements here lie between about 193 m and 265 m above sea level (median 226 m).

- Babala
- Baklo Town
- Banglor
- Bassa Village
- Bazohn
- Beezohn
- Beezon
- Beh
- Bentley Mining Camp
- Bla Town
- Bodu Town
- Boduo
- Bunio
- Chaydee
- Combat
- Compound Village
- Doi
- Dole Town
- Fry Town
- Gamu
- Ganbo
- Gbabobli
- Gbarbo
- Gbase
- Gbeayoubo
- Gbedio
- Gbehjebo
- Gbibo
- Gboleken
- Geeya
- Gilpo
- Glaple
- Gleplay
- Glorkpadee
- Gold Mining Camp
- Golo Village
- Gready
- Grebo Village
- Gunebo
- Hoto Village
- Jarbah
- Jerlu
- Joabo
- Joaie
- Jone Gbay
- Julu Tuzon
- Julu Tuzon (1)
- Julu Tuzon (2)
- Junior
- Kalai
- Kpay
- Kpelu
- Kpowehn
- Krah
- Kumah
- Kwla Town
- Lawrence
- Letco
- Masua
- Maya Town
- Meayea
- Mehnyeh Town
- Middle East Mining Camp
- PTP Camp
- PTP Refugee Camp 1
- PTP Refugee Camp 3
- Pami Town
- Pebu
- Pehnu Town
- Pellezon
- Pellizon
- Pennu
- Pola
- Polar
- Provenzabli
- Rati Town
- Robert
- Sagbue
- Sinkor Village
- Sohn Village
- Swengbe Village
- Thomas Village
- Tiabo
- Toffoi
- Togbayee
- Tuhfoeh
- Tuhgbehli Town
- Vleyee
- Warwo
- Willi Jeulu
- Wulu Village
- Yellow Truck Village
- Youbor
- Yuobor
- Zarzar
- Zaybay
- Zebe Town
- Zeon
- Zeon (A)
- Zeon (B)
- Zwedru

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 Tchien

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Daubi Creek
- Gouni Creek

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Tchien Airport
- Zwedru

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 Tchien and the best time to visit

In Tchien, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,697 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (250 mm) and the driest Jan (24 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 24 

Feb 26 62 

Mar 26 114 

Apr 26 133 

May 26 184 

Jun 25 250 

Jul 24 141 

Aug 24 173 

Sep 24 215 

Oct 25 224 

Nov 25 121 

Dec 25 56 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tchien

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Grand Gedeh County ETU · Tchien 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05320&mlon=-8.11330#map=17/6.05320/-8.11330) 

Bank Liberia Bank for Development Investment (LBDI), Zwedru Branch · Tchien 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06081&mlon=-8.13297#map=17/6.06081/-8.13297) 

Petrol pump Satta Filling Station · Tchien 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05995&mlon=-8.13981#map=17/6.05995/-8.13981) 

Hotel UNHCR Guest House · Tchien 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05132&mlon=-8.13474#map=17/6.05132/-8.13474) 

Mall Zwedru General Market · Tchien 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06772&mlon=-8.13227#map=17/6.06772/-8.13227) 

School Meayea School · Tchien 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.00540&mlon=-8.09002#map=17/6.00540/-8.09002) 

College Grand Gedeh County Community College · Tchien 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.06429&mlon=-8.11695#map=17/6.06429/-8.11695) 

Police station Konobo Road Joint Security Checkpoint · Tchien 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.05579&mlon=-8.11664#map=17/6.05579/-8.11664) 

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 Tchien

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps17
- Hotels25
- Shopping malls2
- Schools55
- Colleges and universities5
- Cinemas13
- Pharmacies27
- Restaurants16
- Police stations5

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 Grand Gedeh County

- B'hai
- Cavala
- Gbao
- Gboe-Ploe
- Glio-Twarbo
- Konobo
- Putu

## Quick answers

- Where is Tchien?In Grand Gedeh County, Liberia
- What is the population of Tchien?42,973 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tchien?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tchien?About 32 people per km²
- What borders Tchien?Cavala, Konobo and Putu
- What is there to see in Tchien?Samuel Doe's House, Zwedru Stadium View Point
- What time zone is Tchien in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Tchien?Dollar (LRD)
- What language is spoken in Tchien?English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tchien?101 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tchien?Settlements lie between 193 m and 265 m
- What is the best time to visit Tchien?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tchien?Grand Gedeh County ETU, about 4.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tchien?Liberia Bank for Development Investment (LBDI), Zwedru Branch, about 6.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tchien?Satta Filling Station, about 6.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tchien?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Tchien?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tchien?17 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tchien?LR0608 (OCHA common operational dataset)