Categories in Monrovia
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Monrovia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 388 | — |
| Churches | 264 | — |
| Shopping | 208 | — |
| Corporate management | 203 | — |
| Restaurants | 184 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 179 | 19 years |
| Religion | 154 | 25 years |
| Apartments | 143 | — |
| Public administration | 115 | — |
| Other accommodation | 105 | — |
| Electronics stores | 99 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 98 | — |
| Clothing stores | 98 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 92 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 86 | — |
| Real estate | 80 | — |
| Shopping other | 78 | — |
| Secondary education | 75 | — |
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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
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% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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 |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Monrovia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
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 |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Monrovia CO2 Emissions
| 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.
Sources:
- 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 |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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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