Monrovia

Monrovia (/mənˈroʊviə/) is the capital city of the West African country of Liberia. Founded in 1822, it is located on Cape Mesurado on the Atlantic coast and as of the 2022 census had 1,761,032 residents, home to 33.5% of Liberia’s total population. Its Metro Area including Montserrado and Margibi counties largely being urbanized, was home to 2,225,911 inhabtants as of the 2022 census. As the nation's primate city, Monrovia is the country's economic, financial and cultural center; its economy is primarily centered on its harbor and its role as the seat of Liberian government.

This article is about the capital and largest city of Liberia. For other uses, see Monrovia (disambiguation).

Monrovia
Capital city
Monrovia skyline
Flag
Monrovia
Location within Liberia, West Africa
Monrovia
Monrovia (Africa)
Coordinates: 6°18′48″N 10°48′5″W
Country Liberia
County Montserrado
DistrictGreater Monrovia
EstablishedApril 25, 1822
Named forJames Monroe - U.S. President
Government
 • TypeLocal Government of Monrovia
 • MayorJefferson T. Koijee
Area
 • Capital city75.00 sq mi (194.25 km2)
 • Land1,746 sq mi (4,523 km2)
Population
 (2022 Census)
 • Capital city1,761,032
 • Metro
2,225,911
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
ClimateAm
Websitewww.emansion.gov.lr
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