# Voinjama District, Lofa County – Villages & Map

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District · Lofa County 

# Voinjama

Voinjama is a district of Liberia in Lofa County. It had an estimated **56,025 people** in 2020 on 1,912 km² (about 29 per km²). Its main town is Voinjama. 240 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 56,025people (2020)
- 1,912km²
- 29mapped services
- 543 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Voinjama?

Voinjama had an estimated **56,025 people** in 2020 — 15.5% of Lofa County, 13th of 135 districts. There are 1,075 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Lofa County figure of 1,072). Spread over 1,912 km², that is about **29 people per km²**, 74th 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 Lofa County). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****8,772**

5–9 ****7,932**

10–14 ****7,039**

15–19 ****5,921**

20–24 ****4,857**

25–29 ****4,286**

30–34 ****3,757**

35–39 ****3,130**

40–44 ****2,562**

45–49 ****2,065**

50–54 ****1,669**

55–59 ****1,327**

60–64 ****1,013**

65–69 ****712**

70–74 ****531**

75–79 ****297**

80+ ****158**

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 Voinjama?

Voinjama lies in [Lofa County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 3 other districts: [Kolahun](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/kolahun/), [Quardu Boundi](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/quardu-boundi/) and [Zorzor](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/zorzor/). By area it is the 8th largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 19.4% of [Lofa County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/lofa/). The centre of Voinjama is about 242 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. The centre point is at 8.2451° N, 9.8090° 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 Voinjama

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Voinjama: 1 monument; 1 attraction.

- Boakai Village · attraction
- Pakistan Point · monument

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: Voinjama

- 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) · Monrovia232 km
- Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia241 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:44, 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 Voinjama

Open gazetteers list **240 villages, towns and localities** in Voinjama. The largest with a recorded population: Voinjama (23,051). Settlements here lie between about 420 m and 614 m above sea level (median 543 m).

- Agikolazizu
- Alabama Camp
- Alejazu
- Alijazu
- Amena Town Center
- Andrew Tellewoyan's Village
- Angalazu
- Anglasu
- Bakuma
- Bakumai
- Balakpalasu
- Balawala's Village
- Balayan's Village
- Bamala Village Center
- Barjasu Village
- Bassay's Village
- Bawomai
- Bazagizia
- Beawu
- Beawu Village
- Beayawu Village Center
- Bedezebai Town
- Belebaladamai Village
- Betegezu Village
- Betejama
- Betibah
- Bidoizeba
- Bitiba
- Bitijama
- Bobita
- Bodezula
- Boiboimai
- Bondi Darbu Town
- Borley Village
- Bortusu
- Botosu
- Bulunka Town Center
- Buluzigar Village
- Dabu
- David Selma's
- David Selma-ta
- Dayan's Town
- Dayzabah
- Dedesu Village
- Deziba
- Dogbata
- Dorbor / Mulbah / Duamai
- Duana / Boakai Village
- Dukoh
- Duogmai
- Duogomai Town Center
- Duojalamai
- Duwor Jallamai
- Fafini
- Farfinidu Town Center
- Flomo's
- Folemai
- Fomba Village
- Galakpa's Village
- Galama
- Gbagal's Town Center
- Gbagbata
- Gbelewalamai
- Gbigba's
- Gblakplazu
- Gbologizida
- Gbotolu Village
- Geedu Town Center
- Gezzie's
- Gobewolie Village
- Goyala I Village
- Goyala II Village
- Goyala Town Center
- Guela
- Guworma
- Hembelahun
- J.M. Johnson's Village
- Jalamai
- Jallamia Water Side
- Jarmai Town
- Jayanmai I
- Jayanmai II
- Jimmy's Village Center
- John's Town
- John-Ta
- Johnny Town
- Johnny's
- Johnson Farm
- Jomah-Ta-Zu Village
- Jomata
- Kabata
- Kabbata
- Kalayezia Town Center
- Karmodu Town Center
- Karza
- Karzah Town Center
- Kennedy Farm
- Kodomai
- Koibatomai
- Koibatormai
- Koibatormai I
- Koibatormai II
- Koibelee
- Koiblita Town
- Koinyamai
- Koiyanmai Town
- Kolikpakumai
- Kolimai
- Kolimolumai
- Kollie's Village / Kar
- Kolliemai
- Kolograzu
- Kologuazu
- Kolubah 's Village
- Kolubah Gelea Village
- Komai
- Koninoh's Village
- Kordormai Village
- Korsor Village
- Kortee's
- Kortee's Village
- Korvah's Village Center
- Kowodamai
- Kozemai
- Kozmai
- Kpabee's Village
- Kpadeh's Village
- Kpadeh's Village / Kar
- Kpademai
- Kpademai T
- Kpakamai
- Kpaku's
- Kpakumai
- Kpakuta
- Kpangbalamai
- Kpokumai
- Kpolomai Town
- Kpotomai
- Kugbemai
- Kunnadou
- L.P.M.C Camp
- Lape's Village
- Larborlozu Town Center
- Lawalazu
- Lazelemai
- Lazelimai
- Libiga
- Libilinga Town Center
- Loboba
- Lofada
- Lokilibah
- Lomai
- Lormai
- Lovasawu
- Lutisu Town Center
- Lutizu
- Mabossu
- Madala's
- Malamai
- Maliwalamai
- Malonga Village
- Mama Duckely Farm
- Mamai
- Masamai
- Massaboi Sallay's
- Massah Saifa Village
- Massamai
- Mawolo Town
- Meilie's
- Molovemai
- Momozu
- Movimai
- Namayon's Village
- Ndorbor Town
- Ndorborta
- New Isreal
- Nufata
- Olman Sonnie Akoi's Village
- Peter's Town
- Rufus K. Moiseemali's
- Sammie Ta
- Sarmmy's Village
- Saygbamai
- Seekemai
- Segbemai
- Selega
- Selma
- Sevelemai
- Seyewulendu Town Center
- Sikamai
- Sikemai
- Sivilimai
- Tarnue'sVillage
- Tenebu
- Tennebu
- Togbadou Village Center
- Topa
- Valazu
- Vamenzu
- Vavamai
- Vavamai I
- Vavamai II
- Velezala
- Vetesu
- Vetisu
- Vezala
- Voinjama
- Vonema
- Voneyeazu Town Center
- Waganamai
- Walledasu
- Weezeazu
- Wewelor's Village
- Wezeazu
- Wobanyamai
- Wobeyammai Town Cente
- Woiwor Ta
- Wotalah
- Wozowolo Jallamai
- Yankolota
- Yokolita Town
- Yokollie
- Yorgborsu Community
- Zalamai
- Zango Town
- Zangota Town Center
- Zawordamai
- Zeayorworzu Village
- Zeayorzu Town
- Zenalormai
- Zewordamai
- Ziamah
- Ziayozu
- Zinalomai
- Zoboi Jallah's Village
- Zozoma
- Zozomai
- Zubah Korvah
- Zuduzu
- Zuelamei

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 Voinjama

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

### Water

21 rivers and streams.

- Abo Creek
- Anza Creek
- Babo Creek
- Baku Creek
- Bendezu Creek
- Bitija
- Laboja Creek
- Magua Creek
- Mavava Creek
- Moleja Creek
- Nomaja Creek
- Sagarkor Creek
- Woija Creek
- Wolija Creek
- Yanla River
- Yaya Creek
- Yenyo Creek
- Zaola Creek
- Zapija Creek
- Ziaki Creek
- Zohnino Creek

### Hills and mountains

7 hills; 3 mountains.

- Mount Wuteve · 1,384 m
- Mount Tokpa · 1,070 m
- Lilo Mountain · 788 m
- Mount Balagizi · 785 m
- Mount Nwunsawa · 602 m
- Kolugizi · 585 m
- Balawala Hill · 563 m
- Wotuvelezu · 554 m
- Wulugizi Mountain · 546 m
- Mount Zak · 524 m

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 airport.

- Detwiler
- Voinjama Airport
- Voinjama Tenebu

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 Voinjama and the best time to visit

In Voinjama, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 2,252 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (474 mm) and the driest Jan (7 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 7 

Feb 25 31 

Mar 26 74 

Apr 26 137 

May 25 176 

Jun 24 303 

Jul 23 362 

Aug 23 474 

Sep 24 393 

Oct 24 208 

Nov 24 71 

Dec 24 15 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Voinjama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Voinjama ETU · Voinjama 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.41694&mlon=-9.74997#map=17/8.41694/-9.74997) 

Bank Ecobank · Voinjama 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.42121&mlon=-9.74883#map=17/8.42121/-9.74883) 

Petrol pump Total Gas · Voinjama 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.42157&mlon=-9.75277#map=17/8.42157/-9.75277) 

Hotel Kiss I Quarter Guest House · Voinjama 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.41241&mlon=-9.76048#map=17/8.41241/-9.76048) 

School Voinjama Free Pentecostal Mission High School · Voinjama 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.41662&mlon=-9.75728#map=17/8.41662/-9.75728) 

College Free Pentecostal College · Voinjama 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.41740&mlon=-9.75746#map=17/8.41740/-9.75746) 

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 Voinjama

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels8
- Schools8
- Colleges and universities1
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants3

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 Lofa County

- Foya
- Kolahun
- Quardu Boundi
- Salayea
- Vahun
- Zorzor

## Quick answers

- Where is Voinjama?In Lofa County, Liberia
- What is the population of Voinjama?56,025 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Voinjama?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Voinjama?About 29 people per km²
- What borders Voinjama?Kolahun, Quardu Boundi and Zorzor
- What is there to see in Voinjama?Boakai Village, Pakistan Point
- What time zone is Voinjama in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Voinjama?Dollar (LRD)
- What language is spoken in Voinjama?English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Voinjama?240 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Voinjama?Settlements lie between 420 m and 614 m
- What is the highest point in Voinjama?Mount Wuteve (1,384 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Voinjama?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Voinjama?Voinjama ETU, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Voinjama?Ecobank, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Voinjama?Total Gas, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Voinjama?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Voinjama?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Voinjama?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Voinjama?LR0806 (OCHA common operational dataset)
