North-West RegionEst. 1964

Lofa

"Land of Plenty"

Lofa County is Liberia's breadbasket, known for its abundant natural resources including coffee, cocoa, timber, and diverse agricultural produce. The Wologizi Mountains and pristine forests make it a haven for eco-tourism.

Flag of Lofa County

County Flag

Voinjama
Capital
276,000
Population
6 Districts
Districts
9,982 km²
Area

Key Economic Activities

Coffee & CocoaTimberAgricultureEco-TourismCross-border Trade

Notable Landmarks

Wologizi MountainsFoya MarketKolahun TownCurran Lutheran HospitalLofa River

County Government

County Superintendent

JL

J. Lavalah Massaquoi

Unity Party

Since 2024

Senators

JK

Joseph Kpator Jallah

Senior Senator · Unity Party

MT

Momo T. Cyrus

Junior Senator · Unity Party

House Representatives

Pewee Flomo (District 1)Musa Konneh (District 2)Amos Tweh (District 3)Clarence Massaquoi (District 4)Garrison Yealue (District 5)

County Development Fund

On Track
FY 2024 CDF$186,000
FY 2025 CDF$200,000
Social Dev. Fund$353,333
Legislative Projects$550,000
Total Allocation 2024$1,089,333

Priority Sectors

AgricultureRoad InfrastructureHealthEducation

Major Projects

  • Voinjama–Foya Road Rehabilitation
  • Lofa County Hospital Upgrade
  • Cacao & Coffee Value Chain Development

Demographics & Population

367,376
2022 Population
2022 Census
276,863
2008 Population
2008 Census
2.5%
Growth Rate
Annual
37/km²
Pop. Density
Per km²
38%
Literacy Rate
Adult
18 yrs
Median Age
Years

Urban / Rural Split

15%
Urban: 15%Rural: 85%

Gender Distribution

49%
Male: 181,000Female: 186,000

Administrative Districts

Foya

73,312

Kolahun

59,057

Quardu Gboni

Salayea

23,578

Vahun

17,137

Voinjama

42,790

Zorzor

40,704

Gbonota

Magbi

Zolowo

Wubomai

Ethnic Groups

Loma (Lorma)34.8%

The dominant group in Lofa County, known for their traditional crafts, Sande and Poro societies, and rice cultivation

Mandingo (Malinke)28.5%

Predominantly Muslim traders and farmers; Voinjama is a major center of Islamic culture in Liberia

Kissi16.2%

Found in the Foya and Kolahun districts; known for their rice farming and traditional music

Gbandi12.4%

Indigenous to northern Lofa; known for their weaving, farming, and cultural ceremonies

Mende5.1%

Small community in western Lofa near the Sierra Leone border

Other Groups3%

Gola, Vai, and other smaller communities

Languages Spoken

English (official)LomaMandingoKissiGbandiMende

Religion

Islam
52%
Christianity
35%
Traditional
12%
Other
1%

Total Listings

7

Categories

4

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Agriculture

Businesses & Services

7 listings across 4 categories in Lofa County

Showing 7 results

Agriculture & Forestry

Lofa Coffee & Cocoa Cooperative

Voinjama, Lofa County

One of Liberia's most productive agricultural cooperatives, supporting over 3,000 farmers in growing, processing, and exporting premium Liberian coffee and cocoa.

+231-770-400-001
4.7
134 reviews
CoffeeCocoaCooperative
Health & Medical

Curran Lutheran Hospital

Zorzor, Lofa County

A Lutheran mission hospital in Zorzor providing essential healthcare services to communities across northern Lofa County, including surgery and maternal care.

+231-886-400-002
4.4
112 reviews
Mission HospitalSurgeryMaternal Care
Business & Finance

Foya Border Market

Foya, Lofa County

A vibrant cross-border market at the Guinea-Liberia border, trading agricultural produce, livestock, textiles, and household goods between the two countries.

+231-770-400-003
4.2
201 reviews
Cross-border TradeMarketGuinea Border
Tourism & Hospitality

Wologizi Mountains Eco-Lodge

Kolahun, Lofa County

A community-operated eco-lodge at the foot of the Wologizi Mountains, offering guided forest treks, birdwatching, and immersive cultural experiences.

4.8
47 reviews
Eco-LodgeHikingBirdwatching
Agriculture & Forestry

Lofa County Timber Association

Voinjama, Lofa County

An association of licensed timber operators in Lofa County promoting sustainable forestry practices and community benefit-sharing from timber revenues.

+231-886-400-005
3.6
28 reviews
TimberForestrySustainable
Health & Medical

Kolahun District Health Center

Kolahun, Lofa County

A district-level health center providing primary care, immunization, malaria treatment, and reproductive health services to Kolahun and surrounding villages.

+231-770-400-006
4.0
67 reviews
Health CenterPrimary CareMalaria
Agriculture & Forestry

Lofa Valley Rice Project

Voinjama, Lofa County

A government-supported rice cultivation project in the fertile Lofa Valley, providing seeds, irrigation support, and training to smallholder farmers.

+231-886-400-007
4.1
53 reviews
RiceIrrigationSmallholder

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