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Tubmanburg, Liberia

Bomi County · Liberia

Tubmanburg is a small city in Bomi County, Liberia with a population of 22,005. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,005 Population 101/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
128.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Monrovia Timezone

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About Tubmanburg

Tubmanburg

Tubmanburg, also known as Bomi and formerly Vaitown, is the capital of Bomi County in Liberia. It lies in the Bomi Hills northwest of Monrovia and was an iron ore and diamond mining centre until it was largely destroyed in the First Liberian Civil War. During the Second Liberian Civil War, it was the headquarters of the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy rebel group. Most residents are members of the Vai tribe.

People

Population22,005
Density101/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain128.6 in/yr
Sunny Days162/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population22,005
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates6.8706°, -10.8211°
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
Country🇱🇷 Liberia
State / ProvinceBomi County
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation128.6 inches (3,266 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tubmanburg

Tubmanburg is a small city in Liberia (Bomi County) with a population of 22,005. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 128.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Monrovia.

Climate in Tubmanburg

Tubmanburg has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.1°C), the coldest is Aug (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2452 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 17° / 32.5° 5.6
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 19.5° / 33.5° 19.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 21.8° / 34.1° 49.3
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 22.7° / 33.5° 99.8
May 26.9°C / 80°F 23° / 33.4° 126.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.7° / 32.3° 248.4
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 21.1° / 30.3° 407.6
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 20.5° / 29.7° 627.1
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.8° 410.3
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31° 373.8
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 20° / 31.3° 70.3
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 17.9° / 32.4° 13.4
Tubmanburg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Liberia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area218.3 sq mi (565.4 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates6.8706°N, 10.8211°W
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.6"
238% above Liberia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 22.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Nov 25, 1995.

Nov 25, 1995 16 km SW of Tubmanburg, Liberia M4.5 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 20.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 21.4 in
August 76°F (25°C) 17.5 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 22.1 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in

Tubmanburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 128.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Clinics in Tubmanburg

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahmiddiya Clinic
Beafine Community Clinic
Gbarma Clinic
Yomo Clinic

Airports Near Tubmanburg

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roberts International AirportROBLarge Airport
Spriggs Payne AirportMLWMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Monrovia
Elevation
114 m (374 ft)

🇱🇷 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 Tubmanburg

What is the population of Tubmanburg?

Tubmanburg has a population of 22,005 residents and is located in Liberia. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 218.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tubmanburg?

Tubmanburg 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 76°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 128.6 inches.

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