# Commonwealth 1 District, Montserrado County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/commonwealth-1/

District · Montserrado County 

# Commonwealth 1

Commonwealth 1 is a district of Liberia in Montserrado County. It had an estimated **15,549 people** in 2020 on 98 km² (about 158 per km²). 99 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,549people (2020)
- 98.5km²
- 7mapped services
- 19 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Commonwealth 1?

Commonwealth 1 had an estimated **15,549 people** in 2020 — 1.1% of Montserrado County, 70th of 135 districts. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (above the Montserrado County figure of 1,034). Spread over 98 km², that is about **158 people per km²**, 8th 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 ****2,435**

5–9 ****2,201**

10–14 ****1,953**

15–19 ****1,645**

20–24 ****1,348**

25–29 ****1,190**

30–34 ****1,042**

35–39 ****867**

40–44 ****710**

45–49 ****573**

50–54 ****462**

55–59 ****369**

60–64 ****281**

65–69 ****198**

70–74 ****147**

75–79 ****82**

80+ ****44**

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 Commonwealth 1?

Commonwealth 1 lies in [Montserrado County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 4 other districts: [Careysburg](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/careysburg/), [Greater Monrovia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/greater-monrovia/), [Mambah Kaba](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/margibi/mambah-kaba/) and [St. Paul River](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/st-paul-river/). By area it is the 129th largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 5.3% of [Montserrado County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/montserrado/). The centre of Commonwealth 1 is about 19 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. The centre point is at 6.3923° N, 10.6528° 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 Commonwealth 1

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Commonwealth 1: 1 castle or fort.

- Patrick Sanigolor Kollie Castle Upper calweld · castle or fort

### Nearby, outside Commonwealth 1

- Omega Tower · ruins, Greater Monrovia9.7 km
- Duport Road Mass Grave Monument · monument, Greater Monrovia15 km
- Hotel Africa ruins · attraction, St. Paul River17 km
- National Museum of Liberia · museum, Greater Monrovia19 km
- Cotton Tree · viewpoint, Greater Monrovia19 km
- City Town Hall · attraction, Greater Monrovia19 km
- Powr Plant Beach · beach, 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: Commonwealth 1

- 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) · Monrovia16 km
- Roberts International Airport (ROB) · Monrovia37 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 06:45, sunset around 18:30).

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 Commonwealth 1

Open gazetteers list **99 villages, towns and localities** in Commonwealth 1. Settlements here lie between about 8 m and 53 m above sea level (median 19 m).

- Armah
- Baby
- Bah
- Barcon
- Bassa
- Bassa Town
- Benjamin
- Blapoh
- Boimah
- Bondula
- Bonjama
- Boweh
- Cassava Hill
- Central Fendell
- Central Johnsonville
- Chinese Farm
- Cooper Farm
- Dan
- Dennis
- Dennis Kollie
- Dome Town
- Dougbah
- Dupa Town
- Fair Ground
- Fau Town
- Fendell
- Flomo
- Frederick
- Gainda
- Gavlohn
- Gbanee
- Gbowee
- Gendaja
- Glozon
- Gotolor
- Grayzohn
- Isaac Sasu Farm
- Israel Community Junction
- Jacque
- Jesse
- Jesse Town
- Jlahzon
- Joel Clarke
- Johnny
- Johnny Town
- Johnsonville
- Kanka Town
- Karnkarn
- Kema Town
- Kolleh
- Korma
- Kpakin
- Kpangba
- Kpekpeh
- Kpelle
- Kpequoi
- Kpondeh
- Kuyateh Farm
- Larmie
- Louisiana Fendel
- Louisiana Waterside
- M Kollie
- Martha
- Massah
- Massaquoi
- McGill
- Mount Barclay
- Nakun Town
- Nancy
- Neyor Town
- P. K. Hage Farm
- Parker Town
- Pellue
- Pepper
- Quita
- River View
- Robert King Town
- Sackor
- Sako Town
- Sasstown .
- Sasstown Louisiana
- Siaffa
- Siankpa
- Sirleaf
- Solba
- Tape Town
- Tarnue
- Tarpeh Town
- Tarpeh Wleh
- Togah
- Unity Community
- Wako
- Wasay
- Whehgar
- Worlakor
- Yarmah
- Yassah
- Yeapolu
- Yourfopolue

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).

## Weather in Commonwealth 1 and the best time to visit

In Commonwealth 1, 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 Commonwealth 1

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital James N Davies Jr Memorial Hospital · Greater Monrovia 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.30297&mlon=-10.70504#map=17/6.30297/-10.70504) 

Bank Western Union · Greater Monrovia 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.36800&mlon=-10.78665#map=17/6.36800/-10.78665) 

ATM GT Bank · Greater Monrovia 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.32711&mlon=-10.80048#map=17/6.32711/-10.80048) 

Petrol pump NP Gas station · Greater Monrovia 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.35536&mlon=-10.73182#map=17/6.35536/-10.73182) 

Hotel Modernhotel · Commonwealth 1 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34998&mlon=-10.65415#map=17/6.34998/-10.65415) 

Mall Africa Shopping Centre · Greater Monrovia 15 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 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.34963&mlon=-10.65319#map=17/6.34963/-10.65319) 

College Engineering Building · Commonwealth 1 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.38083&mlon=-10.61894#map=17/6.38083/-10.61894) 

Police station Police Academy Paynesville. · Greater Monrovia 13 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Commonwealth 1

Places mapped inside Commonwealth 1 in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hotels1
- Schools1
- Colleges and universities5

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 Montserrado County

- Careysburg
- Greater Monrovia
- St. Paul River
- Todee

## Quick answers

- Where is Commonwealth 1?In Montserrado County, Liberia
- What is the population of Commonwealth 1?15,549 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Commonwealth 1?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Commonwealth 1?About 158 people per km²
- What borders Commonwealth 1?Careysburg, Greater Monrovia, Mambah Kaba and St. Paul River
- What is there to see in Commonwealth 1?Patrick Sanigolor Kollie Castle Upper calweld
- What time zone is Commonwealth 1 in?UTC+0
- What currency is used in Commonwealth 1?Dollar (LRD)
- What language is spoken in Commonwealth 1?English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Commonwealth 1?99 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Commonwealth 1?Settlements lie between 8 m and 53 m
- What is the best time to visit Commonwealth 1?November to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Commonwealth 1?James N Davies Jr Memorial Hospital, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Commonwealth 1?Western Union, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Commonwealth 1?GT Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Commonwealth 1?NP Gas station, about 9.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Commonwealth 1?LR1102 (OCHA common operational dataset)