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| Superintendent | Senator (senior) | Senator (junior) |
| Byron W. Zahnwea | Wellington Geevon Smith | Bill Teah Twehway |
All Districts Leadership in Rivercess
| County Profile Overview: Rivercess | |||||
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| Year Established | Capital | Population (2022) | Area | Electoral Districts | Population Density |
| 1985 | Cesstos | 90,819 | 5,592km² | 2 | 16.24 persons/km² |
Created in 1985, Rivercess County, located in Liberia, is a first-level administrative division with its capital Cestos.
Background and Introduction
Spanning 5,592 square kilometers (km²), Rivercess is situated in south central Liberia. It is bounded by Grand Bassa County to the west, Nimba County on the northeast, and Sinoe County to the southeast, while the southern part lies on the Atlantic Ocean.
There are 2 Electoral Districts (ED) 1, and 2; and 8 Administrative Districts (Doedain, Fen River, Norwein, Central Rivercess, Beawor, Sam Gbalor, Jo River and Zarflahn), comprising 17 Chiefdom and 35 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: River Cess | ||
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| Category | Count | Details |
| Electoral Districts | 2 | ED 1, ED 2 |
| Administrative Districts | 8 | Doedain, Fen River, Norwein, Central Rivercess, Beawor, Sam Gbalor, Jo River, Zarflahn |
| Chiefdoms | 17 | County total |
| Clans | 35 | County total |
According to the 2022 census by the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), the population stands at 90,819 made up of 47,717 males and 43,102 females representing 52.5% and 47.5% respectively. See the Table below.
| Administrative Districts Population Overview: Rivercess (County Total: 90,819) | ||||||
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| Admin District | Male | Male % | Female | Female % | Total | % of County Population |
| Doedain | 6,141 | 50.9% | 5,913 | 49.1% | 12,054 | 13.3% |
| Fen River | 4,967 | 51.6% | 4,665 | 48.4% | 9,632 | 10.6% |
| Norwein | 8,979 | 52.0% | 8,287 | 48.0% | 17,266 | 19.0% |
| Central Rivercess | 10,385 | 55.4% | 8,351 | 44.6% | 18,736 | 20.6% |
| Beawor | 4,204 | 52.5% | 3,796 | 47.5% | 8,000 | 8.8% |
| Sam Gbalor | 1,841 | 52.4% | 1,670 | 47.6% | 3,511 | 3.9% |
| Jo River | 5,907 | 52.7% | 5,308 | 47.3% | 11,215 | 12.3% |
| Zarflahn | 5,293 | 50.9% | 5,112 | 49.1% | 10,405 | 11.5% |
| Total | 47,717 | 52.5% | 43,102 | 47.5% | 90,819 | 100.0% |
According to the 2022 census by the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), the population stands at 90,819 made up of 47,717 males and 43,102 females representing 52.5% and 47.5% respectively and 1.73% of the national population figure of 5,250,187.
Rivercess is the second least populous county aside from Grand Kru being the least populous. See the Table below.
| County Population Overview: River Cess | ||||||
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| Population (2022) | Male | Percent | Female | Percent | National Percentage | National Total |
| 90,819 | 47,717 | 52.5% | 43,102 | 47.5% | 1.73% | 5,250,187 |
Flag
The flag of Rivercess represents its coastal location, agriculture, rich vegetation endowment and the natural resources of the county and the hope it gives to its people.
Technical Description
The flag includes a blue background, with a yellow sun to the right on a white background, and a coconut tree to the left of the sun with the Liberian flag in the canton and the county emblem on the field.
Design Elements and Symbolism
Blue Background – Represents the sea and the coastal location of the county and the Cestos River being a very important part of the history of Rivercess.
Yellow Sun – Depicts a new day, energy, or hope, often associated with the bright climate and, in some contexts, the dawn of development. Timber resources.
Coconut Tree – Depicts timber, the dense vegetation and rich agricultural resources of the county.
Liberian Flag Canton – National unity.
Credit Sources:
Republic of Liberia – Ministry of Internal Affairs
Liberian Government Gazette (1964 Establishment Act)
National Archives of Liberia
Rivercess 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
Rivercess District 1
Rivercess Electoral District 1 has a registered voter population of 120,240 made up of 10,632 males and 9,608 females as of July 2023.
Rivercess District 2
Rivercess Electoral District 2 has a registered voter population of 19,701 made up of 10,061 males and 9,640 females as of July 2023.
Rivercess Districts (Administrative)
Rivercess County has 8 Administrative Districts (Chedepo, Karforh, Nanee, Gbeapo, Nyenawliken, Potupo, Glaro, Sarbo, Tuobo and Nyenebo), with a population of 90,819.