River Cess County
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River Cess is a county
in the south-central portion of the West Africa
n nation of Liberia
. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division
in the nation, it has six districts
. Cesstos City
serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 5594 square kilometre. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 71,509, making it the third least most populous county in Liberia.
Eighth largest in size, it is bordered by Grand Bassa County
to the west, Nimba County
on the northeast, and Sinoe County
to the southeast. The southern part of River Cess lies on the Atlantic Ocean
. Created in 1984, the current County Superintendent is B. Rancy Ziankahn.
Counties of Liberia
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in the south-central portion of the West Africa
West Africa
West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...
n nation of Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division
Administrative division
An administrative division, subnational entity, or country subdivision is a portion of a country or other political division, established for the purpose of government. Administrative divisions are each granted a certain degree of autonomy, and are required to manage themselves through their own...
in the nation, it has six districts
Districts of Liberia
The counties of Liberia are subdivided into districts.*Bomi County**Dewoin District**Klay District**Mecca District**Senjeh District*Bong County**Fuamah District**Jorquelleh District**Kokoyah District**Panta-Kpa District**Salala District...
. Cesstos City
River Cess
River Cess is the capital city of River Cess County, Liberia. It received its original name Cestos from Portuguese traders in the early 16th century from the baskets that were produced and sold in the town. Cestos in Portuguese and Spanish means basket....
serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 5594 square kilometre. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 71,509, making it the third least most populous county in Liberia.
Eighth largest in size, it is bordered by Grand Bassa County
Grand Bassa County
Grand Bassa is a county in the west-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eight districts. Buchanan serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring...
to the west, Nimba County
Nimba County
Nimba is a county in the north-central portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Sanniquellie serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring , the largest in the nation...
on the northeast, and Sinoe County
Sinoe County
Sinoe is one of Liberia's 15 counties and it has 17 districts. Greenville is the county's capital.As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 104,932, making it one of the least populous counties in Liberia....
to the southeast. The southern part of River Cess lies on the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
. Created in 1984, the current County Superintendent is B. Rancy Ziankahn.
Districts
The districts of the county include (2008 population):- Bearwor DistrictBearwor DistrictBearwor District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 3,854.-References:...
(3,854) - Central RiverCess DistrictCentral RiverCess DistrictCentral RiverCess District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 8,303.-References:...
(8,303) - Doedain DistrictDoedain DistrictDoedain District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 13,041.-References:...
(13,041) - Fen River DistrictFen River DistrictFen River District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 12,630.-References:...
(12,630) - Jo River DistrictJo River DistrictJo River District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 8,921.-References:...
(8,921) - Norwein DistrictNorwein DistrictNorwein District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 13,900.-References:...
(13,900) - Sam Gbalor DistrictSam Gbalor DistrictSam Gbalor District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 3,714.-References:...
(3,714) - Zartlahn DistrictZartlahn DistrictZartlahn District is one of 8 districts of River Cess County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 7,146.-References:...
(7,146)