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Per an act to repeal the Local Government Law Title 20, Liberian codes of law revised and to establish in its stead, a new title 20 to be known as Local Government Act of 2018, states that Liberia, a unitary state, shall be sub-divided into counties for administrative purposes; and counties shall be divided into administrative and statutory districts, cites, townships, boroughs, chiefdoms, clans and general towns.

County Administration

A county administration is hereby established in each county and the administration shall be comprised of superintendent who shall be chef executive officer and overall administrator of the county; county administrative officer; county finance officer; county development officer; and heads of county administrative departments as provided for in this act.

The positions of superintendent, county administrative officer, county finance officer, county development officer, city mayor, and commissioner (townships and boroughs) shall be appointed by the president with the consent of the senate.

Currently in all there are 15 counties across the republic.

This page offers a gateway to explore each county’s profile in depth: demographics, infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and leadership. Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, investor, or citizen, the counties section provides transparent, data-driven insights to support informed decision-making and community engagement.

Counties Represented

Bomi • Bong • Gbarpolu • Grand Bassa • Grand Cape Mount • Grand Gedeh • Grand Kru • Lofa • Margibi • Maryland • Montserrado • Nimba • Rivercess • River Gee • Sinoe