Zwedru Population 2026
Zwedru has a population of 38,269, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇱🇷 Liberia, located in Grand Gedeh County. Roughly 0.7% of Liberia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Monrovia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,269
Rank in Liberia
#6
Coordinates
6.07°N, 8.14°W
~221 m elevation · Africa/Monrovia
Distance to capital (Monrovia)
295 km
183 miles, straight line
Cities near Zwedru
- Saclepea20,818 people · ~126 km away
- Greenville20,184 people · ~154 km away
- Sanniquellie17,895 people · ~157 km away
- Ganta63,523 people · ~160 km away
- Pleebo City35,423 people · ~172 km away
- New Yekepa24,695 people · ~174 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zwedru?
Zwedru has a population of 38,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Liberia.
What region is Zwedru in?
Zwedru is located in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia.
Is Zwedru the capital of Liberia?
No, the capital of Liberia is Monrovia, about 295 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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