Gbarpolu County

Gbarpolu County is an administrative division in northern Liberia with Bopolu as its main town and administrative center. The landscape is mostly covered with forest, and settlements are scattered throughout the territory.

The county was established in 2001 when it separated from Lofa County, making it the youngest administrative division in Liberia. This reorganization reflected changes in how the country's local government was structured.

The county is home to the Gola, Vai, Dei, and Lorma peoples, whose traditions shape how communities organize daily life and celebrations. You can observe these customs in local crafts, speech patterns, and the way families gather and share food together.

The area is largely wild and forested, so travel happens mostly on foot or along local paths. Visitors should expect basic conditions and limited services throughout the region.

The Gola Forest encompasses roughly 24 village communities, some reachable only via narrow footpaths that have long been used to move goods between settlements. These isolated trails connect the villages and shape how daily trade and communication happen among residents.

Location: Liberia

Inception: 2001

Capital city: Bopolu

GPS coordinates: 7.16667,-10.41667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52