Largest Cities in Liberia

Top 21 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Liberia

Largest Cities — Liberia

1 Monrovia 14 1,542,549

2 Gbarnga 01 86,031

3 Buchanan 11 75,854

4 Kakata 17 52,247

5 Zwedru 19 38,269

6 Harbel 17 38,208

7 Harper 13 35,503

8 Pleebo City 13 35,423

9 Foya Kamara 20 31,052

10 New Yekepa 09 24,695

11 Voinjama 20 23,051

12 Tubmanburg 15 22,005

13 Saclepea 09 20,818

14 Greenville 10 20,184

15 Sanniquellie 09 17,895

16 Ganta 09 13,802

17 Karnplay 09 8,431

18 Zorzor 20 8,419

19 River Gbeh 22 7,313

20 Fish Town 22 5,383

21 Robertsport 12 5,306

The largest cities in Liberia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Monrovia leads with a population of 1,542,549, followed by Gbarnga and Buchanan. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Monrovia's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 17 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,794,950.

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