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Voinjama, Liberia

Lofa County · Liberia

Voinjama is a small city in Lofa County, Liberia with a population of 23,051. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

23,051 Population 27/sq mi density
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
100.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Monrovia Timezone

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About Voinjama

Voinjama

Voinjama is a small city that serves as the capital of Lofa County, Liberia and is located in the hilly, far northern part of the country near the Guinean border. As of the 2008 national census, the population stood at 26,594.

People

Population23,051
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain100.8 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Population23,051
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates8.4219°, -9.7478°
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
Country🇱🇷 Liberia
State / ProvinceLofa County
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation100.8 inches (2,560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Voinjama

Voinjama is a small city in Liberia (Lofa County) with a population of 23,051. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Monrovia.

Climate in Voinjama

Voinjama has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.6°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3347 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 13.2° / 31.1° 7.5
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 14.8° / 33.2° 30.6
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 18.7° / 33.7° 87.5
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 20.6° / 32.9° 150.1
May 25°C / 77°F 20.9° / 31.2° 268.1
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 20.2° / 29.8° 335.1
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 19.2° / 28.6° 563.4
Aug 23°C / 73°F 19.1° / 28.2° 712.6
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 19.6° / 29° 675.3
Oct 24°C / 75°F 19.3° / 29.2° 401.3
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 16.5° / 29.6° 100.5
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 14.2° / 29.8° 15.6
Voinjama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Liberia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area844.3 sq mi (2,186.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates8.4219°N, 9.7478°W
TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.8"
165% above Liberia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 17, 2001.

Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
April 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 11.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 14.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 16.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 16.9 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 11.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in

Voinjama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Voinjama

Institution Type Founded Website
Free Pentecostal College College

Schools in Voinjama

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jallamia School
Kormah Shrphedhood Mission School
St, Joseph Catholie School
Voinjama District Women
Voinjama Evenglical Luthrin School
Voinjama Free Pentecostal Mission High School
Answaru English and Arabic Public School
Saint Joseph Catholic School
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Farmers Markets in Voinjama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bendu's
New Voinjama Market Ground
Voinjama main market

Restaurants in Voinjama

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

African Food Center

Cafes in Voinjama

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamara Tea Shop
Mamadu S, Dialloh Business Center
Quick Service Center #2
VIP Tea shop

Cinemas in Voinjama

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jallah Waiwor Entertainment Center
Lofa Youth Video Club

Monuments in Voinjama

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pakistan Point

Clinics in Voinjama

11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bazagizia Clinic
Fatuk Robert
Gbegbe Self-Initiative Clinic
Kaibeh Whisnant
Lawalzu Clinic
Loleyah Kollie
M
Sarkonedu Clinic
Voinjama Free Pentecostal Clinic
Voinjama Free Pentecostal Clinic
Zenalormai Clinic

Bus Stations in Voinjama

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monrovia parking

Gas Stations in Voinjama

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Gas
Total Gas

Banks in Voinjama

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ecobank
Ecobank

Airports Near Voinjama

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Foya AirportFOYSmall Airport
Kissidougou AirportKSISmall Airport
Macenta AirportMCASmall Airport
Voinjama AirportVOISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Voinjama

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dominion Fellowship Center
Morris Officer Lutheran Church
Pakbat Base Voinjama
Voinjama evangelical church
Voinjama Evangelical Lutheran Church

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 Voinjama

What is the population of Voinjama?

Voinjama has a population of 23,051 residents and is located in Liberia. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 844.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Voinjama?

Voinjama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.8 inches.

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