Categories in Monrovia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Monrovia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 92 | 3.9 |
| Education | 79 | 4.3 |
| Churches | 73 | 4.1 |
| Religion | 60 | 4.2 |
| Restaurants | 54 | 4 |
| Public administration | 40 | 3.8 |
| Other accommodation | 33 | 4 |
| Secondary education | 31 | 4.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 28 | 4 |
| Health and medical | 28 | 4.1 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 25 | 3.8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 24 | 3.9 |
| Loan companies | 22 | 3.7 |
| Banks | 20 | 3.7 |
| Other membership organizations | 20 | 3.3 |
| Embassies and consulates | 19 | 3.7 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 19 | 3.7 |
| Gas station | 18 | 4.2 |
| Real estate | 18 | 4 |
| Apartments | 18 | 3.8 |
| All food and beverage | 17 | 3.7 |
| Department stores | 15 | 4.1 |
| Construction of buildings | 15 | 3.9 |
| Hospitals | 14 | 3.9 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 13 | 3.8 |
Monrovia Facts
| Area | 162.8 km² |
| Population | 1,206,055 |
| Male Population | 591,931 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 614,124 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +431.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +116.0% |
| Median Age | 19.6 years (Male: 20.2, Female: 19.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Sinkor, Central Monrovia, Fiamah, Capitol Hill, Matadi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.30054, -10.79690 |
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Monrovia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,049 | 361,127 | 558,273 | 1,032,336 | 1,206,055 |
| Population Density | 1,394.5 / km² | 2,218.1 / km² | 3,428.9 / km² | 6,340.6 / km² | 7,407.6 / km² |
Monrovia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 84.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | +354.7% | +185.9% | +84.9% |
| Montserrado County | +374.4% | +195.7% | +87.9% |
| Liberia | +176.6% | +113.6% | +55.5% |
Monrovia Median Age
Median Age: 19.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | 19.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Montserrado County | 19.6 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Liberia | 18.7 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 18.6 yrs |
Monrovia Population Density
Population Density: 7,408 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | 1.2 million | 162.8 km² | 7,408 / km² |
| Montserrado County | 1.4 million | 1,641.2 km² | 877 / km² |
| Liberia | 4.5 million | 95,922 km² | 46.5 / km² |
Monrovia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Monrovia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Monrovia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Monrovia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Monrovia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | 216,088 tn | 0.18 tn | 1,327.2 tons/km² |
| Montserrado County | 239,572 tn | 0.17 tn | 146 tons/km² |
| Liberia | 725,578 tn | 0.16 tn | 7.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 216,088 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,327.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/95 | 12:04 AM | 4.5 | 54.8 km | 10,000 m | Liberia region | usgs.gov |
Monrovia
Monrovia /mənˈroʊviə/ is the capital city of the West African country of Liberia. Located on the Atlantic Coast at Cape Mesurado, Monrovia had a population of 1,010,970 as of the 2008 census. With 29% of the total population of Liberia, Monrovia is t..
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