# Careysburg District, Montserrado County – Villages & Map

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District · Montserrado County 

# Careysburg

Careysburg is a district of Liberia in Montserrado County. It had an estimated **38,903 people** in 2020 on 343 km² (about 113 per km²). Its main town is Bensonville. 238 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 38,903people (2020)
- 343km²
- 39 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Careysburg?

Careysburg had an estimated **38,903 people** in 2020 — 2.7% of Montserrado County, 32nd of 135 districts. There are 975 women for every 1,000 men (below the Montserrado County figure of 1,034). Spread over 343 km², that is about **113 people per km²**, 11th 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 Montserrado County). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,093**

5–9 ****5,510**

10–14 ****4,886**

15–19 ****4,114**

20–24 ****3,371**

25–29 ****2,976**

30–34 ****2,609**

35–39 ****2,174**

40–44 ****1,779**

45–49 ****1,433**

50–54 ****1,159**

55–59 ****922**

60–64 ****705**

65–69 ****492**

70–74 ****370**

75–79 ****204**

80+ ****109**

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 Careysburg?

Careysburg lies in [Montserrado County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 5 other districts: [Commonwealth 1](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/commonwealth-1/), [Firestone](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/margibi/firestone/), [Mambah Kaba](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/margibi/mambah-kaba/), [St. Paul River](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/st-paul-river/) and [Todee](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/todee/). By area it is the 91st largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 18.5% of [Montserrado County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/). The centre of Careysburg is about 30 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. The centre point is at 6.4419° N, 10.5652° 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 Careysburg

### Nearby, outside Careysburg

- Patrick Sanigolor Kollie Castle Upper calweld · castle or fort, Commonwealth 114 km
- Omega Tower · ruins, Greater Monrovia19 km

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: Careysburg

- 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) · Monrovia27 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia32 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 18:29).

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 Careysburg

Open gazetteers list **238 villages, towns and localities** in Careysburg. The largest with a recorded population: Bensonville (785). Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 84 m above sea level (median 39 m).

- 15 Gate Community
- A. Gbassagee Community
- Anthony Mulbah
- Arjay farm
- B. Sackie
- Bah
- Balatannah
- Bandagbala
- Bangalo
- Bannah
- Barkar
- Bassa
- Baysah
- Be Hama
- Behind Eye Ball
- Beletannah
- Bellequah
- Ben
- Bensonville
- Bensonville City
- Benswa
- Billimue
- BlackTom
- Blyden Town
- Boakai
- Boila
- Bonakalai
- Bonney
- Borbor
- Borkar
- Boto
- Bulu
- Buzi Quarters
- Captain Farm
- Careysburg
- Carter Town(1)
- Central Crozierville
- Central Kingsville
- Central White Plains
- Children Home
- Cigali
- Civil Compound
- Comfort
- Crawford Farm
- Crozierville
- Daniel Wright
- Darwolor
- David
- David Town
- December
- Deddeh
- Dee
- Dennis
- Diamond Creek
- Division #15
- Division #16 Long Camp
- Division #17
- Division 14 Camp 3
- Division 16 (Mamo Camp)
- Division 16 School
- Division Fifteen Camp
- Division Number 17
- Duncan
- ECOMOG
- Fahn
- Fahn Taylor
- Fahngortor
- Fankai
- Fellen / Zoegar
- Fifteen Gate Community
- Fire Point
- Flahn
- Flomo Boima
- Forkpah
- Frank Watson
- Fren Wasehn
- Fula Quarter
- Gankalashue
- Garkpakolo
- Garzon Reccess
- Gbangan
- Gbangbeh
- Gbayan
- Gbelley
- Gbenker
- Gbois
- Gboko
- Gbokolleh
- Gbolo
- Gbonakalla
- Gborlorkpalasue
- Gborlormehn
- Gborto
- Getelleh
- Gissi Camp
- Glee #8
- Glee Number Eight
- Glue
- Goblee
- Goblemu
- Gola
- Gompu
- Gorgor
- Gorkoryah
- Gorshue
- Govoyalah / Urey Farm
- Grebo
- Grebo Harris
- Guayan
- H I M
- Harris Town
- Harrisburg
- Harts
- Hawa II
- Hoff Town
- Hoggard Village
- Hope In Christ
- J. Haggan
- Jackson Farm
- Jallamu
- Jamaa
- James A. Mulbah
- James Daniel
- James Forkpah
- Japan Community
- Japan Shasha
- Jarwolo
- Jawajeh
- Jimmy Ketteh
- Jimoliba
- Jiro Town
- Joe Ricks
- John Cox
- John Pickup
- Johnson Town
- Josiah
- Kanasuah
- Kennedy Farm
- Key Center
- King's Farm
- Kissi Camp
- Kolleh
- Kollie
- Kolliemai
- Konto
- Korgbagan Farm
- Korto
- Kpakallah
- Kpayaquelle
- Kpegoa
- Kpelle
- Kpokolo
- Kwalibli
- L. Jackson Community
- Limalai
- Loryee
- Low Cost Housing Unit
- Mamie Pepper
- Manor
- Marchee
- Mary Gross
- Massaquoi
- Mende
- Miller Hill
- Moingahn
- Monorkpangahn
- Morleh
- Mount Coffee
- Nakey
- Namah
- Namenen
- Nancy Walker
- Nehn
- Newland Community
- Niemah
- Nimely
- Nushion
- Nyankollor
- Nyanyah
- Nyeamah I
- Nyeamah II
- Nyeapolue
- Nyelekeh
- Nyewele
- Oretha
- Paul
- Pawpaw Hill
- Philip Farm
- Plum Hill
- Porte Hill
- Quiqui
- Raymond Camp
- Robertsville
- Rocky Mountain
- Sackor
- Samesa
- Sandemane Quarter
- Sangay
- Sankie
- Saul
- Seward
- Sherman
- Sheshe
- Sheward
- Siafa
- Tarr
- Tartee
- Tata
- Tauhn
- Tolbert
- Troyah
- Troyua
- Tutu
- UMC Church
- Urias
- V O A
- Varflay
- Vartekeh
- Vatekolleh
- Walker
- Walker Town
- Waspa
- Weaduo
- Weazingai
- Wehde
- West Point
- Weyamue
- White Plains
- Williams
- Willie
- Wuekai
- Yah
- Yarkpazuah
- Yarsiah
- Yonwa
- Youth Camp
- Zinc Camp
- Zokulah

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 Careysburg

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Bo Creek
- Jiblum Creek
- Mount Coffee Dam
- Wue Creek
- Yo Brom Creek

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Mount Coffee · 63 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- University of Liberia 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 Careysburg and the best time to visit

In Careysburg, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,719 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (399 mm) and the driest Jan (11 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 27 11 

Feb 27 23 

Mar 28 44 

Apr 28 59 

May 27 109 

Jun 26 226 

Jul 25 257 

Aug 25 399 

Sep 25 265 

Oct 26 210 

Nov 26 79 

Dec 27 37 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Careysburg

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Firestone Medical Center · Firestone 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.35314&mlon=-10.46994#map=17/6.35314/-10.46994) 

Bank Western Union · Greater Monrovia 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36800&mlon=-10.78665#map=17/6.36800/-10.78665) 

ATM UBA · Greater Monrovia 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.29219&mlon=-10.77964#map=17/6.29219/-10.77964) 

Petrol pump NP Gas station · Greater Monrovia 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.35536&mlon=-10.73182#map=17/6.35536/-10.73182) 

Hotel Sepoe’s Inc · Mambah Kaba 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32284&mlon=-10.59894#map=17/6.32284/-10.59894) 

Mall Africa Shopping Centre · Greater Monrovia 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.37368&mlon=-10.78753#map=17/6.37368/-10.78753) 

School Dr. Abraham S. Borbor Memorial School of Excellence · Commonwealth 1 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34963&mlon=-10.65319#map=17/6.34963/-10.65319) 

College Academic Building · Commonwealth 1 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38273&mlon=-10.61742#map=17/6.38273/-10.61742) 

Police station Police Academy Paynesville. · Greater Monrovia 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.28251&mlon=-10.69975#map=17/6.28251/-10.69975) 

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.

## Other districts in Montserrado County

- Commonwealth 1
- Greater Monrovia
- St. Paul River
- Todee

## Quick answers

- Where is Careysburg?In Montserrado County, Liberia
- What is the population of Careysburg?38,903 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Careysburg?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Careysburg?About 113 people per km²
- What borders Careysburg?Commonwealth 1, Firestone, Mambah Kaba, St. Paul River and Todee
- What is there to see in Careysburg?Patrick Sanigolor Kollie Castle Upper calweld, Omega Tower
- What time zone is Careysburg in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Careysburg?Dollar (LRD)
- What language is spoken in Careysburg?English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Careysburg?238 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Careysburg?Settlements lie between 13 m and 84 m
- What is the highest point in Careysburg?Mount Coffee (63 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Careysburg?November to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Careysburg?Firestone Medical Center, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Careysburg?Western Union, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Careysburg?UBA, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Careysburg?NP Gas station, about 21 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Careysburg?LR1101 (OCHA common operational dataset)