South-Central RegionEst. 1985

Margibi

"Land of the Margibi"

Margibi County is home to Roberts International Airport and the massive Firestone rubber plantation — one of the world's largest. The county is a key transport and agricultural hub connecting Monrovia to the interior.

Flag of Margibi County

County Flag

Kakata
Capital
209,000
Population
4 Districts
Districts
2,616 km²
Area

Key Economic Activities

Rubber FarmingAir TransportAgricultureCommercePoultry Farming

Notable Landmarks

Roberts International AirportFirestone PlantationKakata MarketMargibi RiverHarbel Township

County Government

County Superintendent

OG

Ojay Godfavor Morris

Unity Party

Since 2024

Senators

EJ

Emmanuel J. Nuquay

Senior Senator · Unity Party

NF

Nathaniel F. McGill

Junior Senator · Unity Party

House Representatives

Saah Gbollie (District 1)Dorr Cooper (District 2)George Mulbah (District 3)Musa Bility (District 4)

County Development Fund

On Track
FY 2024 CDF$186,000
FY 2025 CDF$200,000
Social Dev. Fund$353,333
Legislative Projects$500,000
Total Allocation 2024$1,039,333

Priority Sectors

Road InfrastructureAgricultureEducationCommerce

Major Projects

  • Kakata Urban Road Improvement
  • Margibi Agricultural Processing Center
  • Roberts International Airport Road Upgrade

Demographics & Population

304,946
2022 Population
2022 Census
209,923
2008 Population
2008 Census
3.0%
Growth Rate
Annual
117/km²
Pop. Density
Per km²
55%
Literacy Rate
Adult
19 yrs
Median Age
Years

Urban / Rural Split

42%
Urban: 42%Rural: 58%

Gender Distribution

50%
Male: 151,000Female: 154,000

Administrative Districts

Firestone

Capital: Harbel

61,988

Gibi

14,250

Kakata

88,704

Mambah-Kaba

Capital: Mambah

44,981

Bassa

52,000

Weala

43,023

Ethnic Groups

Kpelle32.4%

Significant Kpelle communities throughout Margibi, particularly in Kakata and surrounding areas

Bassa22.8%

Indigenous Bassa communities in southern Margibi along the St. John River

Mandingo12.5%

Muslim traders and farmers, prominent in Kakata's commercial sector

Kru8.3%

Communities along the coast and near Buchanan road

Americo-Liberian4.2%

Historic settler communities around Harbel and Kakata

Other Groups19.8%

Vai, Dei, Gio, Mano, and other communities

Languages Spoken

English (official)KpelleBassaMandingoKru

Religion

Christianity
74%
Islam
20%
Traditional
5%
Other
1%

Total Listings

6

Categories

4

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Top Category

Agriculture

Businesses & Services

6 listings across 4 categories in Margibi County

Showing 6 results

Agriculture & Forestry

Firestone Natural Rubber Company

Harbel, Margibi County

One of the world's largest rubber plantations covering over 180,000 acres, employing thousands of Liberians and producing latex for global markets.

+231-886-600-001
3.9
67 reviews
RubberPlantationEmployment
Transport & Logistics

Roberts International Airport

Harbel, Margibi County

Liberia's main international airport connecting the country to global destinations, handling both passenger and cargo flights.

+231-770-600-002
3.7
198 reviews
AirportInternationalTransport
Business & Finance

Kakata Central Market

Kakata, Margibi County

The main commercial market in Kakata, serving as a trading hub for agricultural produce, poultry, and goods for communities along the Monrovia-Gbarnga highway.

+231-886-600-003
4.1
143 reviews
MarketPoultryProduce
Agriculture & Forestry

Margibi Poultry Farmers Association

Kakata, Margibi County

An association of poultry farmers supplying eggs and broiler chickens to Monrovia and Kakata markets, with collective feed purchasing and veterinary support.

+231-770-600-004
4.3
58 reviews
PoultryEggsBroiler
Health & Medical

Harbel Community Health Center

Harbel, Margibi County

A community health center serving Harbel and surrounding Firestone communities with primary care, maternal health, and child nutrition services.

+231-886-600-005
4.0
89 reviews
Health CenterMaternal HealthChild Nutrition
Agriculture & Forestry

Margibi Vegetable Growers Union

Kakata, Margibi County

A union of vegetable farmers growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and leafy greens for supply to Monrovia's restaurants and markets.

+231-770-600-006
4.2
44 reviews
VegetablesTomatoesPeppers

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