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Monrovia
Liberia, Africa - panoramio (256).jpg
Coordinates: 6°18′48″N 10°48′5″W / 6.31333°N 10.80139°W / 6.31333; -10.80139Coordinates: 6°18′48″N 10°48′5″W / 6.31333°N 10.80139°W / 6.31333; -10.80139
Country Liberia
CountyFlag of Montserrado County.svg Montserrado
DistrictGreater Monrovia
EstablishedApril 25, 1822
Named forJames Monroe - U.S. President
Government
 • TypeLocal Government of Monrovia
 • MayorJefferson T. Koijee
Area
 • Capital city75.00 sq mi (194.25 km2)
Population
 (2008 Census)
 • Metro
1,010,970
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
ClimateAm
Websitewww.emansion.gov.lr

Monrovia (/mənˈriə/; /mənˈriə, mɒnˈriə/) is the capital of Liberia. It is Liberia's most populous city with a population of 1,010,970. The city is named after 5th U.S. President James Monroe.

Monrovia was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society. They wanted free slaves to have their own home back in Africa. view more...