Greenville, Administrative center in Sinoe County, Liberia.
Greenville serves as the administrative center of Sinoe County and sits along a lagoon near the Sinoe River and Atlantic coast. The town functions as a significant port with docking facilities for maritime traffic and regional connections.
The settlement was founded in 1838 by the Mississippi Colonization Society as part of efforts to establish communities for formerly enslaved people. Its name comes from an American judge who supported this relocation movement.
Multiple ethnic groups live here and maintain their own traditions alongside local leadership systems. This diversity shapes daily interactions and community practices in the town.
The town becomes less accessible during rainy season from May through October due to wet conditions. Plan visits during the dry months when roads are more passable and travel is more straightforward.
The climate here remains remarkably steady with temperatures between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Rainfall occurs on about 185 days annually, creating consistently humid tropical conditions.
Location: Sinoe County
Address: Greenville, Liberia
GPS coordinates: 5.01194,-9.03417
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05
Liberia sits on the West African coast, a country of dense rainforests, old mountains, and places that tell the story of its particular past. Visitors find national parks like Sapo and Gola, where chimpanzees and rare birds live in forests largely untouched by roads. Mount Wuteve and the Nimba Mountains offer walks through green landscapes, while waterfalls like Kpatawee drop into the forest shade. Along the coast, beaches like Ce Ce Beach and the surfer town of Robertsport with its old Cape Mount Lighthouse draw people looking for waves and quiet. Lakes such as Lake Piso and Blue Lake show the country's calmer side. In the capital Monrovia, Providence Island and the National Museum recall the founding of Liberia by freed slaves from America. The crumbling Ducor Hotel rises above the city, a reminder of boom and decline. Religious buildings like the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Central Mosque of Matadi reflect the mix of faiths in the country. Markets like Waterside buzz with trade and conversation, while art studios like Nyamee show local creativity at work.
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