Harper Population 2026
Harper has a population of 35,503, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Maryland County. Roughly 0.6% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,503
Rank in Liberia
#8
Coordinates
4.38°N, 7.71°W
~14 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia
Distance to capital (Monrovia)
403 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Maryland County
| City | Population | Rank in Liberia |
|---|---|---|
| Pleebo City | 35,423 | #9 |
Cities near Harper
- Pleebo City35,423 people · ~24 km away
- Greenville20,184 people · ~163 km away
- Zwedru38,269 people · ~194 km away
- Buchanan75,854 people · ~308 km away
- Saclepea20,818 people · ~313 km away
- Ganta63,523 people · ~347 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Harper?
Harper has a population of 35,503 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Liberia.
What region is Harper in?
Harper is located in Maryland County, Liberia.
Is Harper the capital of Liberia?
No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 403 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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