South-East RegionEst. 1985

Rivercess

"Land of the Rivercess"

Rivercess County is a predominantly rural county along the Cestos River, known for its fishing communities, dense forests, and agricultural production. The county has significant untapped potential in eco-tourism and sustainable forestry.

Flag of Rivercess County

County Flag

Cestos City
Capital
72,000
Population
4 Districts
Districts
5,594 km²
Area

Key Economic Activities

FishingTimberAgricultureRubber FarmingSubsistence Farming

Notable Landmarks

Cestos RiverCestos City MarketTimbo RiverRivercess Forest ReserveKpayan Town

County Government

County Superintendent

BW

Byron W. Zahnwea

Unity Party

Since 2024

Senators

WG

Wellington Geevon Smith

Senior Senator · Unity Party

BT

Bill Teah Twehway

Junior Senator · Unity Party

House Representatives

Saah Joseph (District 1)Garrison Yealue (District 2)

County Development Fund

Delayed
FY 2024 CDF$186,000
FY 2025 CDF$200,000
Social Dev. Fund$353,333
Legislative Projects$350,000
Total Allocation 2024$889,333

Priority Sectors

Road InfrastructureAgricultureFisheries

Major Projects

  • Cestos City Road Access Project
  • Rivercess Agricultural Development Program
  • Community Fisheries Support

Demographics & Population

90,819
2022 Population
2022 Census
71,509
2008 Population
2008 Census
1.9%
Growth Rate
Annual
16/km²
Pop. Density
Per km²
28%
Literacy Rate
Adult
17 yrs
Median Age
Years

Urban / Rural Split

10%
Urban: 10%Rural: 90%

Gender Distribution

50%
Male: 45,000Female: 46,000

Administrative Districts

Bearwor

3,854

Central RiverCess

Capital: Cestos City

8,303

Doedain

13,041

Fen River

12,630

Jo River

8,921

Norwein

13,900

Sam Gbalor

3,714

Zartlahn

7,146

Ethnic Groups

Bassa45.2%

The dominant group in Rivercess; known for their fishing along the Cestos River, rice farming, and the Bassa script

Kru28.6%

Coastal communities along the Rivercess coastline; known for fishing and maritime trade

Grebo12.4%

Communities in southern Rivercess

Mandingo6.8%

Small Muslim trading community in Cestos City

Other Groups7%

Kpelle, Dei, and other smaller communities

Languages Spoken

English (official)BassaKruGreboMandingo

Religion

Christianity
72%
Traditional
18%
Islam
9%
Other
1%

Total Listings

5

Categories

3

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Top Category

Agriculture

Businesses & Services

5 listings across 3 categories in Rivercess County

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Agriculture & Forestry

Cestos City Fish Market

Cestos City, Rivercess County

A riverside fish market in Cestos City where fishermen sell fresh Cestos River catch including catfish, tilapia, and snapper.

4.2
48 reviews
Fish MarketRiver FishCestos River
Health & Medical

Rivercess County Hospital

Cestos City, Rivercess County

The county hospital serving Rivercess communities with primary care, maternity services, and emergency treatment.

+231-770-1200-002
3.6
38 reviews
HospitalCounty HealthMaternity
Agriculture & Forestry

Rivercess Timber & Forestry Cooperative

Cestos City, Rivercess County

A cooperative of timber operators and community forest managers in Rivercess County promoting sustainable forestry and community benefit-sharing.

+231-886-1200-003
3.8
24 reviews
TimberSustainable ForestryCommunity
Agriculture & Forestry

Kpayan Rubber Farmers Group

Kpayan, Rivercess County

A smallholder rubber farmers group in Kpayan providing collective tapping, processing, and marketing support for latex production.

+231-770-1200-004
4.0
31 reviews
RubberSmallholderLatex
Tourism & Hospitality

Cestos River Eco-Tourism Initiative

Cestos City, Rivercess County

A community eco-tourism project offering river boat tours, fishing experiences, and forest walks along the scenic Cestos River.

4.4
17 reviews
Eco-TourismRiver ToursFishing

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