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Gbarnga, Liberia
Bong County · Liberia
Gbarnga is a mid-size city in Bong County, Liberia with a population of 86,031. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gbarnga
Gbarnga is the capital city of Bong County, Liberia, lying north east of Monrovia. During the First Liberian Civil War, it was the base for Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia. Cuttington College, a private, Episcopal-affiliated institution, is located near the town. Its campus was once home to the Africana Museum, which was destroyed during the civil war.
People
Climate
| Population | 86,031 |
| Population Density | 141,034 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9954°, -9.4712° |
| Timezone | Africa/Monrovia |
| Country | 🇱🇷 Liberia |
| State / Province | Bong County |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.5 inches (2,044 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gbarnga
Gbarnga is a mid-size city in Liberia (Bong County) with a population of 86,031. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Monrovia.
Climate in Gbarnga
Gbarnga has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.4°C), the coldest is Aug (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2400 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Liberia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 141,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9954°N, 9.4712°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Monrovia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in |
Gbarnga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Gbarnga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bong County Technical College | College | - | , |
| Bong Technical College | College | - | , |
| Cuttington University | University | - | Visit → |
| Gbarnga School of Theology | College | - | , |
| Phebe Para Medical Training Program and School of Nursing | College | - | , |
| St. Paul College Seminary | College | - | , |
Schools in Gbarnga
93+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Lutheran School | - | - | - | - |
| Alexandria Aleece Andrews Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dolokelen Gboveh Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Islamic Solidarity School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ's Vision International School System | - | - | - | - |
| Biana Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Sis Ruth Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Chief Compound Public School | - | - | - | - |
| School of Wisdom | - | - | - | - |
| G. Dungbo Public School | - | - | - | - |
| B Square Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dolo Community School | - | - | - | - |
| L S. B. Wohn. A. Nehn | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Life Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Baptist School | - | - | - | - |
| IMS Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| G. W. Gibson Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| S D A School | - | - | - | - |
| Assembly of God Mission School | - | - | - | - |
| Feleta Children Village Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lealakpaya Public School | - | - | - | - |
| World Overcomes School | - | - | - | - |
| Sugar Hill School | - | - | - | - |
| Apostle Wisdom School | - | - | - | - |
| LIMUYAS junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Usaimey Heritage School | - | - | - | - |
| Keenan Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Stain Martin's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Baptist Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mathew's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| N. V. Massaquoi Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Sinai Baptist Elementary and Junior high school | - | - | - | - |
| Kerkulah G. Larteh Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tohnlo Women and Youths Training Empowerment Program | - | - | - | - |
| Yoryorbenke Public School | - | - | - | - |
| John F. Bakalu Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Marcus Kennedy Elementary Jr High School SKT | - | - | - | - |
| Redeemed Ministries School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Episcopal High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bethany Lutheran Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Calvary Baptist Church School | - | - | - | - |
| Phebe Community Lutheran High School | - | - | - | - |
| New Life Foundation Elementary & Junior High School of Bethel | - | - | - | - |
| T. T. Harris Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gbarnga Lutheran Center Mission School | - | - | - | - |
| Gbelekpalai Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Gbarngney Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Maranatha Baptist Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wanankpala Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Faith Community Elementary and Junior High school | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter's Episcopal High School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ Mission Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Darjue F. Kohoe Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bong Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Garden Community Elementary and Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| AG Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Friends Computer Institute | - | - | - | - |
| New Covenant Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Gloria Academic Elementart | - | - | - | - |
| Methodist Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Life Foundation Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Koran and Hardis school | - | - | - | - |
| Martin Luther King Memorial institute | - | - | - | - |
| Porkah Jr. Institute of Science and Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Jemima S. Carter Memorial Institution | - | - | - | - |
| Demen-ta Elementary school | - | - | - | - |
| Dislike Rehab Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suakoko Central High | - | - | - | - |
| Benjamin T Britt | - | - | - | - |
| Dormeyan Nutah Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Arthur B. Francis Memory SDA High School | - | - | - | - |
| B. A. V. P. I | - | - | - | - |
| Barsee Kparngbai School | - | - | - | - |
| Kelekpalah Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Victoria Thomas School System | - | - | - | - |
| Jugbemu Public School | - | - | - | - |
| New Vision Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Vision Christ School | - | - | - | - |
| Therma Kindergarten and Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| S. Kpoto Baysay | - | - | - | - |
| W. V. S. Tubman Gray High School | - | - | - | - |
| J D Norris School | - | - | - | - |
| Kerkulah Farm Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mother Louise Neusville Elementary & Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| LAG Foundation School | - | - | - | - |
| Gbarnga Free Pentecostal Mission School | - | - | - | - |
| Lofa Road Church of Christ Christian Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Calvary Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mark Lutheran School Campus | - | - | - | - |
| New Life Outreach Christian Assembly School | - | - | - | - |
| cammue memorial Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Musu N Valentine Mission School | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Christ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gbarnga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Gbarnga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gbelekpalai Public School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rev Paul Sundar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William V.S. Tubman Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gbarnga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gbarnga - Janapelata Market | |||||
| Gbarnga Central Market | |||||
| Phebe Market | |||||
| Suakoko Market | |||||
| Sugar Hill Community Market | |||||
| Sunday Market |
Hotels in Gbarnga
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gbarnga
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gbarnga
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gbarnga
8 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gbarnga
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gbarnga
18 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gbarnga
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gbarnga
71 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gbarnga
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gbarnga
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gbarnga
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Yella Airport | BYL | Small Airport |
| Gbarnga Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tapeta Airport | TPT | Small Airport |
| United Methodist Mission Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gbarnga
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gbarnga Region Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gbarnga
130 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A G Church | |
| Abide in the Vine | |
| Aladula Church | |
| All Christian Fellowship International Pentecostal Ministries | |
| Apostolic Light House Church | |
| Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly International (APAI) | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assembly of God Church | |
| Association Independent Church Of Africa | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Bellah United Methodist Church | |
| Berea Assembly of God Church | |
| Bethel Temple of Praise | |
| Bethel World Outreach | |
| Bethel World Outreach Church | |
| Bethlehem Church | |
| Blamoyea United Methodist Church | |
| Bucket church | |
| Butasu Church |
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Around Gbarnga
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gbarnga
2 places within 15 km
- • Bong Photo Star
- • Sam Arts Production Center
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What is the population of Gbarnga?
Gbarnga has a population of 86,031 residents and is located in Liberia. The population density is 141,034 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gbarnga?
Gbarnga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.5 inches.