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Gbarpolu County, Administrative county in northern Liberia.

Gbarpolu County extends over 9,690 square kilometers of forested terrain, with Bopolu serving as its capital and administrative center.

The county emerged in 2001 through separation from Lofa County, making it the most recently established administrative division in Liberia.

The region incorporates multiple ethnic groups, including the Gola, Vai, Dei, and Lorma peoples, each maintaining their traditional practices.

Local communities primarily engage in rice and cassava cultivation, while some areas participate in diamond extraction activities.

The Gola Forest within Gbarpolu County contains 24 villages, with several accessible only by footpaths used to transport goods.

Location: Liberia

Inception: 2001

Capital city: Bopolu

GPS coordinates: 7.16667,-10.41667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:38

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