River Gee County
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River Gee is a county
in the southern 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
. Fish Town
serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 5113 square kilometre. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 66,789, making it the third least most populous county in Liberia.
Tenth largest in size, it is bordered by Sinoe County
to the west, Grand Gedeh County
to the north, and Grand Kru
and Maryland
counties to the south. The eastern part of River Gee borders the nation of Ivory Coast along the Cavalla River
. Created in 2000, the current County Superintendent is J. Karku Sampson.
in May 2000 after receiving approval from Liberia's House of Representatives in May 1997 and Senate approval in March 2000. On the east of the county is the Cavalla River
that forms Liberia's border with the Ivory Coast. River Gee's capital is Fishtown.
The districts of River Gee County include (2008 population):
is the principal crop in River Gee, accounting for approximately 60% of the county's production according to UN estimates. Other important crops include cassava
and banana
s.
Counties of Liberia
||There are 15 counties in Liberia, as of 2008.-External links:** Comprehensive resource about counties and districts of Liberia....
in the southern 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...
. Fish Town
Fish Town
Fishtown is the capital city of River Gee County, Liberia.River Gee County is one of the five Southeastern counties. It was created by the act of legislation in 2000. Its citizens are Grebo....
serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 5113 square kilometre. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 66,789, making it the third least most populous county in Liberia.
Tenth largest in size, it is bordered by 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 west, Grand Gedeh County
Grand Gedeh County
Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern 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 three districts. Zwedru serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring...
to the north, and Grand Kru
Grand Kru County
Grand Kru is a county in the southeastern 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 eighteen districts. Created in 1984, Barclayville serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring...
and Maryland
Maryland County
Maryland County is a county in the southeastern 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 two districts. Harper serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring...
counties to the south. The eastern part of River Gee borders the nation of Ivory Coast along the Cavalla River
Cavalla River
The Cavalla River is a river in West Africa running from north of Mount Nimba in Guinea, through Côte d'Ivoire, to Zwedru in Liberia, and back to the border with Côte d'Ivoire. It ends in the Gulf of Guinea 21 km east of Harper, Liberia...
. Created in 2000, the current County Superintendent is J. Karku Sampson.
Formation and geography
River Gee split from Grand Gedeh CountyGrand Gedeh County
Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern 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 three districts. Zwedru serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring...
in May 2000 after receiving approval from Liberia's House of Representatives in May 1997 and Senate approval in March 2000. On the east of the county is the Cavalla River
Cavalla River
The Cavalla River is a river in West Africa running from north of Mount Nimba in Guinea, through Côte d'Ivoire, to Zwedru in Liberia, and back to the border with Côte d'Ivoire. It ends in the Gulf of Guinea 21 km east of Harper, Liberia...
that forms Liberia's border with the Ivory Coast. River Gee's capital is Fishtown.
The districts of River Gee County include (2008 population):
- Chedepo DistrictChedepo DistrictChedepo District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 10,518....
(10,518) - Gbeapo DistrictGbeapo DistrictGbeapo District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 10,934.-References:...
(10,934) - Glaro DistrictGlaro DistrictGlaro District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 4,992.-References:...
(4,992) - Karforh DistrictKarforh DistrictKarforh District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 5,956....
(5,956) - Nanee DistrictNanee DistrictNanee District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 6,002....
(6,002) - Nyenawliken DistrictNyenawliken DistrictNyenawliken District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 5,159....
(5,159) - Nyenebo DistrictNyenebo DistrictNyenebo District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 5,703....
(5,703) - Potupo DistrictPotupo DistrictPotupo District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 7,337....
(7,337) - Sarbo DistrictSarbo DistrictSarbo District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 5,320....
(5,320) - Tuobo DistrictTuobo DistrictTuobo District is one of 10 districts of River Gee County, Liberia. As of 2008, the population was 4,868.-References:...
(4,868)
Demographics
Prior to the 2008 Census, River Gee had an estimated population of 74,800, including thousands of people who fled to Liberia following conflict in the Ivory Coast during 2002. About 92% of the county's inhabitants derive the majority of their income from agricultural production. RiceRice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
is the principal crop in River Gee, accounting for approximately 60% of the county's production according to UN estimates. Other important crops include cassava
Cassava
Cassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
and banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
s.