Buchanan Population 2026
Buchanan has a population of 75,854, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Grand Bassa County. Roughly 1.3% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,854
Rank in Liberia
#3
Coordinates
5.88°N, 10.05°W
~11 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia
Distance to capital (Monrovia)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Cities near Buchanan
- Harbel38,208 people · ~53 km away
- Kakata52,247 people · ~80 km away
- Monrovia1,542,549 people · ~95 km away
- Tubmanburg22,005 people · ~140 km away
- Gbarnga86,031 people · ~140 km away
- Greenville20,184 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buchanan?
Buchanan has a population of 75,854 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Liberia.
What region is Buchanan in?
Buchanan is located in Grand Bassa County, Liberia.
Is Buchanan the capital of Liberia?
No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 95 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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