Africa · capital city
What Is the Capital of Liberia?
Monrovia
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia. About 1.7 million people live in the Monrovia urban area — 29.3% of the country's population.
1.7 million
Urban area population
UTC0
Time zone
6.30°N
Latitude · 10.80°W
Yes
Largest city
Monrovia at a glance
Name origin
Named after James MONROE (1758-1831), the fifth president of the United States and supporter of Liberia's colonization by freed slaves.
Time zone
UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.
Coordinates
6 18 N, 10 48 W · IANA time zone Africa/Monrovia
Location of Liberia
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Monrovia
Freetown, Sierra Leone — 362 km
Conakry, Guinea — 478 km
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire — 614 km
Bamako, Mali — 770 km
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau — 810 km
Banjul, Gambia — 1,015 km
Accra, Ghana — 1,173 km
Dakar, Senegal — 1,198 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Monrovia
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia. About 1.7 million people live in the Monrovia urban area — 29.3% of the country's population.
Is Monrovia the largest city in Liberia?
Yes — Monrovia is also the largest urban area of Liberia (1.7 million).
What time zone is Monrovia in?
Monrovia is on UTC0 — UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.
Where does the name Monrovia come from?
Named after James MONROE (1758-1831), the fifth president of the United States and supporter of Liberia's colonization by freed slaves.
Which capital is closest to Monrovia?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Freetown (Sierra Leone) is the closest, 362 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).