Montserrado
"Land of the Montserrado"
Montserrado County is the most populous county in Liberia and home to the national capital, Monrovia. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, hosting the majority of Liberia's businesses, government institutions, and international organizations.
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Key Economic Activities
Notable Landmarks
County Government
County Superintendent
Whroway Bryant
Unity Party
Since 2024
Senators
Saah H. Joseph
Senior Senator · Unity Party
Abraham Darius Dillon
Junior Senator · Collaborating Political Parties
House Representatives
County Development Fund
On TrackPriority Sectors
Major Projects
- Monrovia Road Network Rehabilitation
- Greater Monrovia Water Supply Project
- SKD Sports Complex Upgrade
- Monrovia City Market Renovation
Demographics & Population
Urban / Rural Split
Gender Distribution
Administrative Districts
Careysburg
Commonwealth
Capital: Bensonville
Greater Monrovia
Capital: Monrovia
St. Paul River
Capital: Paynesville
Todee
Bushrod Island
Capital: Bushrod
Congo Town
Sinkor
Mamba Point
Vai Town
New Kru Town
Logan Town
Duport Road
Gardnersville
New Georgia
Ethnic Groups
The largest ethnic group in Liberia, traditionally from Bong County but with a major presence in Monrovia
Indigenous to Grand Bassa County, with a large urban population in Monrovia
Coastal seafaring people from southeastern Liberia, with a historic community in Kru Town, Monrovia
Originally from Maryland and Grand Kru counties, significant urban migration to Monrovia
Muslim trading community with roots across West Africa, prominent in commerce
From Nimba County, known for artistry and farming; significant urban community in Monrovia
Descendants of freed American and Caribbean slaves who founded Liberia in 1822
Mix of Lorma, Kissi, Gola, Vai, Mano, Krahn, Gbandi, and other ethnic communities
Languages Spoken
Religion
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Waterside Market Association
The largest open-air market in Liberia, hosting thousands of traders selling fresh produce, textiles, electronics, and household goods daily.
Red Light Market Complex
A major commercial hub in Paynesville serving as the main transit market for goods entering and leaving Monrovia.
Capitol Hill Community Clinic
A community health clinic providing primary care, maternal health, and immunization services to residents of Capitol Hill and surrounding communities.
Monrovia Cooperative Farmers Union
A cooperative of urban and peri-urban farmers supplying fresh vegetables, cassava, and plantain to Monrovia's markets and restaurants.
Sinkor Community School
A well-established community school offering primary and junior high education to over 800 students in the Sinkor neighborhood.
Bushrod Island Fish Market
The primary fish landing and trading site in Monrovia, where artisanal fishermen sell fresh catch including tilapia, snapper, and barracuda.
Government Releases FY 2025 County Development Funds to All 15 Counties
The Government of Liberia has disbursed the FY 2025 County Development Fund allocations totaling over $22 million across all 15 counties.
LWSC Launches $30M Monrovia Water Supply Expansion Project
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation has launched a major infrastructure project to extend piped water access to 500,000 additional residents.
JFK Memorial Hospital Receives $5M Upgrade for Maternal Health
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Monrovia has received a $5 million grant from the World Bank to expand its maternal and child health ward.