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Monrovia
City in Montserrado, Liberia
Overview
Monrovia, the busy capital of Liberia, sits on the Atlantic coast and is the country's largest city. It offers a lively mix of local culture, colonial heritage, busy markets, and coastal vistas. The city serves as Liberia's commercial and political hub.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Liberia
County
Montserrado
Population
1,021,762
Time Zone
Africa/Monrovia
Coordinates
6.30°, -10.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$1,505
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
75
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
16.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1719 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
11
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MLW
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. 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 68/100.
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