Sanniquellie Population 2026

Sanniquellie has a population of 17,895, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Nimba. Roughly 0.3% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sanniquellie (capital Monrovia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,895

Rank in Liberia

#16

Coordinates

7.36°N, 8.71°W

~430 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia

Distance to capital (Monrovia)

259 km

161 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nimba

City	Population	Rank in Liberia
Ganta	63,523	#4
New Yekepa	24,695	#11
Saclepea	20,818	#14

Cities near Sanniquellie

New Yekepa24,695 people · ~31 km away
Ganta63,523 people · ~33 km away
Saclepea20,818 people · ~47 km away
Gbarnga86,031 people · ~93 km away
Zwedru38,269 people · ~157 km away
Voinjama23,051 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sanniquellie?

Sanniquellie has a population of 17,895 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Liberia.

What region is Sanniquellie in?

Sanniquellie is located in Nimba, Liberia.

Is Sanniquellie the capital of Liberia?

No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 259 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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