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Bopolu, Liberia

Gbarpolu County · Liberia

Bopolu is a small town in Gbarpolu County, Liberia with a population of 4,396. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,396 Population 3/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
106.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Monrovia Timezone

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About Bopolu

Bopolu

Bopolu is the capital city of Gbarpolu County, Liberia, and is located 100 kilometers north of Monrovia. As of the 2008 census, Bopolu has a population of 2908. Of this, 1547 were male and 1361 female.

People

Population4,396
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain106.3 in/yr
Sunny Days166/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population4,396
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates7.0667°, -10.4875°
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
Country🇱🇷 Liberia
State / ProvinceGbarpolu County
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation106.3 inches (2,699 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bopolu

Bopolu is a small town in Liberia (Gbarpolu County) with a population of 4,396. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Monrovia.

Bopolu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Liberia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area1,410.0 sq mi (3,651.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates7.0667°N, 10.4875°W
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.3"
180% above Liberia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 17, 2001.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 59 km
Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 14.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 15.0 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 19.0 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in Warmest
November 80°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Bopolu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 106.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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Clinics in Bopolu

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bambuta clinic
Totoquelle clinic

Airports Near Bopolu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bella Yella AirportBYLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Monrovia

🇱🇷 About Liberia

Capital Monrovia
Population 4,818,977
Area 111,370 km²
GDP (USD) $4,390,000,000
GDP per capita $799
HDI 0.487
Life expectancy 62.2 years
Internet users 23.5%
Urban population 55.0%
Currency LRD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +231
TLD .lr
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bopolu

What is the population of Bopolu?

Bopolu has a population of 4,396 residents and is located in Liberia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,410.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bopolu?

Bopolu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.3 inches.

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