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| Superintendent | Senator (senior) | Senator (junior) |
| Whroway Bryant | Saah H. Joseph | Abraham Darius Dillon |
All Districts Leadership in Montserrado
| County Profile Overview: Montserrado | |||||
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| Year Established | Capital | Population (2022) | Area | Electoral Districts | Population Density |
| 1847 | Bensonville | 1,920,965 | 1,908km² | 17 | 1,006.80 persons/km² |
Created in 1847, Montserrado County, located in Liberia, is a first-level administrative division with its capital Bensonville. The county is also houses the national capital Monrovia.
Background and Introduction
Spanning 1,908 square kilometers (km²), Montserrado is situated in north western Liberia. It is bounded by Bomi to the west, Bong to the north, and Margibi to the east. The southern part of Montserrado lies on the Atlantic Coast.
There are 17 Electoral Districts (ED) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17; and 15 Administrative Districts (Careysburg, West Point Township, St. Paul River, Todee, Borough of New Kru Town, Gardnersville Township, Barnersville Township, Lousana Township, Paynesville Township, Congo Town Township, New Georgia Township, Caldwell Township, Greater Monrovia, Garglohn Township and Johnsonville Township), comprising 2 Chiefdom and 7 Clans. County leadership is headed by a superintendent, while districts, townships, and boroughs are governed by representatives and senators, commissioners, and governors respectively. See the Table below.
| Administrative Structure Overview: Montserrado | ||
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| Category | Count | Details |
| Electoral Districts | 17 | ED 1, ED 2, ED 3, ED 4, ED 5, ED 6, ED 7, ED 8, ED 9, ED 10, ED 11, ED 12, ED 13, ED 14, ED 15, ED 16, ED 17 |
| Administrative Districts | 15 | Careysburg, West Point Township, St. Paul River, Todee, Borough of New Kru Town, Gardnersville Township, Barnersville Township, Lousana Township, Paynesville Township, Congo Town Township, New Georgia Township, Caldwell Township, Greater Monrovia, Garglohn Township, Johnsonville Township |
| Chiefdoms | 2 | County total |
| Clans | 7 | County total |
| Montserrado Electoral Districts Registered Voters Summary Dashboard |
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According to the 2022 census by the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), the population stands at 1,920,965 made up of 942,559 males and 978,406 females representing 49.1% and 50.9% respectively. See the Table below.
| Administrative Districts Population Overview: Montserrado (County Total: 1,920,965) | ||||||
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| Admin District | Male | Male % | Female | Female % | Total | % of County Population |
| Careysburg | 27,611 | 49.9% | 27,673 | 50.1% | 55,284 | 2.9% |
| West Point Township | 15,915 | 51.6% | 14,932 | 48.4% | 30,847 | 1.6% |
| St. Paul River | 85,174 | 49.4% | 87,210 | 50.6% | 172,384 | 9.0% |
| Todee | 25,754 | 52.2% | 23,607 | 47.8% | 49,361 | 2.6% |
| Borouqh of New Kru Town | 35,724 | 49.8% | 36,015 | 50.2% | 71,739 | 3.7% |
| Gardnersville Township | 62,270 | 48.9% | 65,296 | 51.1% | 127,566 | 6.6% |
| Barnersville Township | 31,254 | 47.7% | 34,239 | 52.3% | 65,493 | 3.4% |
| Louisana Township | 13,033 | 50.1% | 13,024 | 49.9% | 26,057 | 1.4% |
| Paynesville Township | 298,858 | 48.4% | 318,634 | 51.6% | 617,492 | 32.1% |
| Congo Town Township | 44,161 | 48.2% | 47,471 | 51.8% | 91,632 | 4.8% |
| New georgia Township | 49,017 | 49.1% | 50,828 | 50.9% | 99,845 | 5.2% |
| Caldwell Township | 54,055 | 48.2% | 58,111 | 51.8% | 112,166 | 5.8% |
| Greater Monrovia | 81,659 | 50.4% | 80,232 | 49.6% | 161,891 | 8.4% |
| Garqlohn Township | 63,432 | 50.2% | 62,849 | 49.8% | 126,281 | 6.6% |
| Johnsonville Township | 54,642 | 48.4% | 58,285 | 51.6% | 112,927 | 5.9% |
| Total | 942,559 | 49.1% | 978,406 | 50.9% | 1,920,965 | 100.0% |
According to the 2022 census by the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), the population stands at 1,920,965 made up of 942,559 males and 978,406 females representing 49.1% and 50.9% respectively and 36.59% of the national population figure of 5,250,187. Montserrado is the oldest county. See the Table below.
| County Population Overview: Montserrado | ||||||
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| Population (2022) | Male | Percent | Female | Percent | National Percentage | National Total |
| 1,920,965 | 942,559 | 49.1% | 978,406 | 50.9% | 36.59% | 5,250,187 |
History
Montserrado County, the oldest county in Liberia, has a rich history dating back to the early days of the Republic of Liberia. In 1821, a group of formerly enslaved African Americans settled on Providence Island along the Mesurrado River, where Monrovia, the nation’s capital, is now located.
The county was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 26, 1847. Many townships and cities in Montserrado County are named after the early settlers or the places they came from in the United States, such as Brewerville, Royesville, Harrisburg, Virginia, Caldwell, and Gardnerville. Over time, the county’s administrative territories changed, leading to the formation of other counties.
Flag
The flag of Montserrado symbolizes governance and national leadership.
Technical Description
The flag contains four colours, blue, red, brown and green. The top half is blue and the bottom half is red, split along a diagonal line running from the lower left hand corner to the upper right hand corner. In the center of the flag features a light blue circle containing a scene with a house surrounded by tall trees. The imagery reflecting governance and commerce with the Liberian flag in the canton and the county seal on the field.
Design Elements and Symbolism
Blue – symbolizes governance and that Montserrado was the first county.
Red – Represents the bloodshed from wars between tribal members and the African-American settlers.
Green Trees and a Brown House – Green trees surrounding a brown house depict landscape and development of the region.
Liberian Flag Canton – National unity.
Credit Sources:
Republic of Liberia – Ministry of Internal Affairs
Liberian Government Gazette (1964 Establishment Act)
National Archives of Liberia
Montserrado County Administration
Official County Publications
County Development Agenda (CDA)
2022 Housing and Population Census: Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS)
National Elections Commission (NEC), Republic of Liberia
Senate.gov.lr
Montserrado District 10
Montserrado Electoral District 10 has a registered voter population of 57,119 made up of 28,674 males and 28,445 females as of July 2023. See the Table below. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 10 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 57,119 28,674 50.20% 28,445 49.80%
Montserrado District 11
Montserrado Electoral District 11 has a registered voter population of 59,901 made up of 26,927 males and 32,974 females as of July 2023. See the Table below./p> District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 11 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 59,901 26,927 44.95% 32,974 55.05%
Montserrado District 12
Montserrado Electoral District 12 has a registered voter population of 54,396 made up of 25,913 males and 28,483 females as of July 2023. See the Table below. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 12 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 54,396 25,913 47.64% 28,483 52.36%
Montserrado District 13
Montserrado Electoral District 13 has a registered voter population of 49,468 made up of 24,782 males and 24,686 females as of July 2023. See the Table below. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 13 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 49,468 24,782 50.10% 24,686 49.90%
Montserrado District 14
Montserrado Electoral District 14 has a registered voter population of 39,859 made up of 21,712 males and 18,147 females as of July 2023. See the Table below. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 14 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 39,859 21,712 54.47% 18,147 45.53%
Montserrado District 15
Montserrado Electoral District 15 has a registered voter population of 41,673 made up of 20,666 males and 21,007 females as of July 2023. See the Table below. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 15 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 41,673 20,666 49.59% 21,007 50.41%
Montserrado District 16
Montserrado Electoral District 16 has a registered voter population of 48,302 made up of 24,393 males and 23,909 females as of July 2023. See the Table belowx. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 16 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 48,302 24,393 50.50% 23,909 49.50%
Montserrado District 17
Montserrado Electoral District 17 has a registered voter population of 73,153 made up of 56,111 males and 37,042 females as of July 2023. See the Table below. District Population Overview: Montserrado Electoral District 17 Population (2023) Male Percent Female Percent 73,153 56,111 76.70% 37,042 23.30%
Montserrado Districts (Administrative)
Montserrado County has 15 Administrative Districts (Careysburg, West Point Township, St. Paul River, Todee, Borough of New Kru Town, Gardnersville Township, Barnersville Township, Lousana Township, Paynesville Township,