Monrovia: population and official figures
What is the population of Monrovia?
Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, had 970,824 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 21 March 2008, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Monrovia?
Women and girls made up 50.9% of residents (494,351 female, 476,473 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Monrovia?
In Liberia, cities and towns are run by cities, townships and boroughs: Mayors, township commissioners and borough administrators appointed by the president with Senate consent; city council members to be selected by residents of wards. Urban services; city corporations collect some fees.
How local power works in Liberia
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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