Gbarpolu
"Wealth — Land of Richness"
Gbarpolu County is Liberia's newest county, created in 2001, and is one of the most forested counties in the country. Rich in timber, minerals, and agricultural potential, it borders Guinea and Sierra Leone and has significant cross-border trade activity.
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County Government
County Superintendent
Sam K. Zinnah
Unity Party
Since 2024
Senators
Botoe Kanneh
Senior Senator · Unity Party
Amara Mohamed Konneh
Junior Senator · Unity Party
House Representatives
County Development Fund
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Major Projects
- Bopolu–Voinjama Road Connectivity
- Gbarpolu County Health Center
- Primary School Construction Program
Demographics & Population
Urban / Rural Split
Gender Distribution
Administrative Districts
Belleh
Bopolu
Bokomu
Gbarma
Kongba
Ethnic Groups
The dominant group in Gbarpolu; known for their farming, weaving, and cultural ceremonies; Bopolu is their traditional center
Communities in northern and eastern Gbarpolu; known for blacksmithing and the Sande society
Communities in eastern Gbarpolu near the Bong border
Muslim traders in Bopolu and along trade routes; historically significant as Bopolu was a major trading center
Small community in western Gbarpolu near the Sierra Leone border
Gola, Belle, and other smaller communities
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Bopolu Town Market
The main market in Gbarpolu County's capital, trading agricultural produce, timber products, and goods from Guinea and Sierra Leone.
Gbarpolu County Hospital
The main county hospital providing primary care, maternity services, and emergency treatment to Gbarpolu's remote communities.
Gola Forest Community Cooperative
A community cooperative managing sustainable use of the Gola Forest, providing non-timber forest products, eco-tourism, and carbon credit revenues.
Gbarpolu Agricultural Development Project
A government-supported agricultural project promoting rice, cassava, and vegetable farming among smallholder farmers in Gbarpolu County.
Mano River Border Trading Post
A cross-border trading post at the Mano River, facilitating trade of agricultural goods, timber, and consumer products between Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.