# Yarmein District, Nimba County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/liberia/nimba/yarmein/ District · Nimba County # Yarmein Yarmein is a district of Liberia in Nimba County. It had an estimated **29,744 people** in 2020 on 547 km² (about 54 per km²). 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 22 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 29,744people (2020) - 547km² - 22mapped services - 493 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Yarmein? Yarmein had an estimated **29,744 people** in 2020 — 4.9% of Nimba County, 46th of 135 districts. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nimba County figure of 1,008). Spread over 547 km², that is about **54 people per km²**, 39th 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 Nimba County). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,657** 5–9 ****4,211** 10–14 ****3,738** 15–19 ****3,145** 20–24 ****2,577** 25–29 ****2,275** 30–34 ****1,995** 35–39 ****1,663** 40–44 ****1,359** 45–49 ****1,096** 50–54 ****886** 55–59 ****705** 60–64 ****539** 65–69 ****378** 70–74 ****282** 75–79 ****157** 80+ ****84** 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 Yarmein? Yarmein lies in [Nimba County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/nimba/), [Liberia](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/). It borders 3 other districts: [Gbehlay-Geh](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/nimba/gbehlay-geh/), [Sanniquellie Mahn](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/nimba/sanniquellie-mahn/) and [Yarpea Mahn](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/nimba/yarpea-mahn/). By area it is the 63rd largest of 136 districts in Liberia. It covers 4.8% of [Nimba County](https://wherepedia.org/liberia/nimba/). The centre of Yarmein is about 277 km in a straight line from Monrovia, the capital. It is about 21 km from Sanniquellie, the main town of Nimba County. The centre point is at 7.5229° N, 8.6153° 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 Yarmein OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Yarmein: 1 viewpoint; 1 national park. - East Nimba Nature Reserve · national park - Picnic area · viewpoint 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: Yarmein - 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) · Monrovia240 km - Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) · Monrovia273 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:38, 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 Yarmein Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Yarmein. The largest with a recorded population: New Yekepa (24,695). Settlements here lie between about 424 m and 560 m above sea level (median 493 m). - Bapa - Barpa - Beintorwin - Bentol Village - Bentonwin - Bolo Village - Bololowee - Bondi - Bonla - Camp 4 - Cassava Farm - Cassava Farm Village - Coopers Farm - Die Bela - Gbarpa - Gbein - Gbeleyee - Gblei - Gbobayee #1 - Gbonbaye - Gbonnie - Grassfield - John Guannue Village - Kahnla - Kinnoh - Kinnon - Klenla Village - Leagbala - Lugbei - Lugbleh - New Camp - New Yekepa - Nimba Number One - Sawmill - Velekaryee Village - Yekepa 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 Yarmein Named natural and historic features inside Yarmein, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Geti Creek - Kahnla River - Paroclay Creek ### Hills and mountains 15 mountains; 1 valley. - Mountain Gleton · 936 m - Mountain Gangla · 838 m - Mount Buletohn · 805 m - Mountain Bele · 804 m - Seka Valley · 770 m - Mountain Yueliton · 761 m - Gbahm Mountain · 739 m - Guesthouse Hill · 617 m - Mount Maatohn · 590 m - Mount Tombu · 556 m - Mount Gbei · 549 m - Mount Bume · 513 m - Mount Nino · 508 m - Mount Guego · 470 m - Mount Kietohn · 470 m - Mount Kahn · 414 m ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Nimba 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 Yarmein and the best time to visit In Yarmein, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (23 °C). About 1,847 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (299 mm) and the driest Jan (11 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 25 11 Feb 26 46 Mar 26 100 Apr 26 142 May 25 187 Jun 24 257 Jul 23 216 Aug 23 299 Sep 24 288 Oct 24 189 Nov 24 85 Dec 24 26 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Yarmein Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Arcelormittal Hospital · Yarmein 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.57559&mlon=-8.53909#map=17/7.57559/-8.53909) Petrol pump Ma Bee White Flower Gas Station · Yarmein 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.56599&mlon=-8.55213#map=17/7.56599/-8.55213) Hotel Mountain Dew Group · Yarmein 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.55417&mlon=-8.56306#map=17/7.55417/-8.56306) School Bpapa School · Yarmein 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.48880&mlon=-8.61534#map=17/7.48880/-8.61534) College African Bible College University · Yarmein 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.57956&mlon=-8.52635#map=17/7.57956/-8.52635) Police station Liberia National Police · Sanniquellie Mahn 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.35921&mlon=-8.71829#map=17/7.35921/-8.71829) 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 Yarmein Places mapped inside Yarmein in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels2 - Schools9 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants5 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 Nimba County - Boe & Quilla - Buu-Yao - Doe - Garr-Bain - Gbehlay-Geh - Gbi & Doru - Gbor - Kparblee - Leewehpea-Mahn - Meinpea-Mahn - Sanniquellie Mahn - Twan River - Wee-Gbehyi-Mahn - Yarpea Mahn - Yarwein Mehnsonnoh - Zoe-Gbao ## Quick answers - Where is Yarmein?In Nimba County, Liberia - What is the population of Yarmein?29,744 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Yarmein?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Yarmein?About 54 people per km² - What borders Yarmein?Gbehlay-Geh, Sanniquellie Mahn and Yarpea Mahn - What is there to see in Yarmein?East Nimba Nature Reserve, Picnic area - What time zone is Yarmein in?UTC+0 - What currency is used in Yarmein?Dollar (LRD) - What language is spoken in Yarmein?English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Yarmein?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Yarmein?Settlements lie between 424 m and 560 m - What is the highest point in Yarmein?Mountain Gleton (936 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Yarmein?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Yarmein?Arcelormittal Hospital, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Yarmein?Ma Bee White Flower Gas Station, about 8.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Yarmein?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Yarmein?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Yarmein?LR1214 (OCHA common operational dataset)