Ganta Population 2026
Ganta has a population of 63,523, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Nimba. Roughly 1.1% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,523
Rank in Liberia
#4
Coordinates
7.24°N, 8.98°W
~282 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia
Distance to capital (Monrovia)
225 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nimba
| City | Population | Rank in Liberia |
|---|---|---|
| New Yekepa | 24,695 | #11 |
| Saclepea | 20,818 | #14 |
| Sanniquellie | 17,895 | #16 |
Cities near Ganta
- Sanniquellie17,895 people · ~33 km away
- Saclepea20,818 people · ~34 km away
- Gbarnga86,031 people · ~60 km away
- New Yekepa24,695 people · ~62 km away
- Voinjama23,051 people · ~156 km away
- Zwedru38,269 people · ~160 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ganta?
Ganta has a population of 63,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Liberia.
What region is Ganta in?
Ganta is located in Nimba, Liberia.
Is Ganta the capital of Liberia?
No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 225 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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