Kakata Population 2026

Kakata has a population of 52,247, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Margibi County. Roughly 0.9% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Kakata (capital Monrovia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
52,247
Rank in Liberia
#5
Coordinates
6.53°N, 10.35°W
~97 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia
Distance to capital (Monrovia)
55 km
34 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Margibi County

CityPopulationRank in Liberia
Harbel38,208#7

Cities near Kakata

FAQ

What is the population of Kakata?
Kakata has a population of 52,247 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Liberia.
What region is Kakata in?
Kakata is located in Margibi County, Liberia.
Is Kakata the capital of Liberia?
No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 55 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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