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Buchanan
City in Grand Bassa, Liberia
Overview
Buchanan is a major port city on Liberia's Atlantic coast, noted for its pleasant beaches and role in Liberian industry. The city has a local, laid-back charm with a mix of residential areas and lively markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Liberia
County
Grand Bassa
Population
75,854
Time Zone
Africa/Monrovia
Coordinates
5.88°, -10.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
32
Monthly Cost
$695
Local Cost
$340
Local Income
$90
Cashless
20
English
80
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
17.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1747 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UCN
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 56/100.
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