Gbarnga Population 2026
Gbarnga has a population of 86,031, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Bong County. Roughly 1.5% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,031
Rank in Liberia
#2
Coordinates
7.00°N, 9.47°W
~253 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia
Distance to capital (Monrovia)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
Cities near Gbarnga
- Ganta63,523 people · ~60 km away
- Saclepea20,818 people · ~70 km away
- Sanniquellie17,895 people · ~93 km away
- Kakata52,247 people · ~110 km away
- New Yekepa24,695 people · ~122 km away
- Harbel38,208 people · ~128 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gbarnga?
Gbarnga has a population of 86,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Liberia.
What region is Gbarnga in?
Gbarnga is located in Bong County, Liberia.
Is Gbarnga the capital of Liberia?
No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 166 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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