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With the county's area measuring 11,551 square miles (29,920 km 2), Nimba is the largest of Liberia's 15 counties. [2] The county has six statutory districts. As of the 2022 Census, it had a population of 621,841, making it the second most populous county in Liberia.
People from Nimba County (24 P) Pages in category "Nimba County" The following 53 pages are in this category, out of 53 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
The Mano ethnic group occupy the northeastern part of Liberia known as Nimba County and some parts of modern-day Guinea, in the forest section of that republic. [2] According to John Gbatu, (1919-2010), a prominent Mano tribal leader, the name Nimba originates with the Mano dialect which in Mano is Niemba/Nyamba Tun ( Mount Nimba ).
Nimba County highlighted in red. Nimba County elects two senators to the Senate of Liberia. It is currently represented by Nya D. Twayen Jr. There is a vacancy in the county caused by the death of Senator Prince Johnson. [1]
Yekepa is a town in the Yahmein or Yarmein District of northern Nimba County in Liberia, lying near the Guinean border. It was the base for Lamco's iron ore mining operation until it was destroyed in the First Liberian Civil War which lasted from 1989 to 1997. Nearby Guesthouse Hill is one of the highest points in the nation.
Karnplay City (also spelled Kahnple) is one of the five cities in Nimba County, Liberia.It is located about 12 miles (19.3 km) from the Ivorian border. According to the 2008 census, released by the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), Karnplay is the 4th largest city in Nimba, with a population of 5,585 inhabitants.
Sanniquellie-Mah District is one of 17 districts of Nimba County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 25,370. [1] Its capital lies at Sanniquellie. References
Bho'Yaah, who lived in today's Garplay, Nimba County- in an alliance with Kipho Toh'Gbeu, made a truce to quit fighting the settlers. He was actually one of the last chief warriors of the Dan to have resisted the Americo-Liberian military push into Nimba. Gonsahn Ghe'Gbeu was from Miampleu Yeezleu, Nimba County.