Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.5M
Population
194 km2
Area
62 Mbps
Internet
Greenwich Mean Time
Timezone
MLW (4km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Monrovia is a capital city in Liberia with a population of 1.5M. Internet speeds average 62 Mbps download. The city has 979 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Liberia
Region
Western Africa
Population
1.5M
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
MLW
GPS
6.30, -10.80
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
62 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
MLW airport just 4 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
979 total POIs 5.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
38
Cafes
16
Bars
41
Fast Food
25
Shopping
Supermarkets
14
Convenience
245
Shopping Malls
7
Healthcare
Hospitals
17
Clinics
206
Pharmacies
36
Education
Schools
50
Universities
7
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
4
Playgrounds
1
Sports
32
Cinemas
11
Museums
1
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
3
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
30
Services
Banks
13
ATMs
8
Post Offices
3
Police
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
62 Mbps
Download
15 Mbps
Upload
96ms
Latency
2,780
Tests
780
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
28°
J
27°
F
27°
M
26°
A
26°
M
25°
J
25°
J
25°
A
26°
S
26°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.3 C Range: 27.5 - 25 C Rain: 3,368 mm/year Sunshine: 3,002 h/year
CITY SCORES
92.0
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.0
Overall
AIRPORT
MLW
Spriggs Payne Airport
4 km from center
Very close — ~6 min ride
FUN FACTS
Monrovia is the capital and largest city of Liberia, located on the Atlantic coast at Cape Mesurado in Montserrado County.
The city was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society as a settlement for formerly enslaved and freeborn African Americans and was named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.
Monrovia became the capital of the Republic of Liberia following the country's declaration of independence in 1847.
Early settlement centered on Providence Island before expansion to the mainland, and the city developed as the primary seat of political power and administration during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Monrovia experienced rapid population growth during the Liberian civil wars (1989–2003), driven largely by internal displacement from rural areas.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Monrovia known for?
Monrovia is a city in Liberia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Monrovia?
Monrovia has an average download speed of 62 Mbps and upload speed of 15 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Monrovia?
Monrovia has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Monrovia?
Monrovia is served by MLW (Spriggs Payne Airport), approximately 4 km from the city center.
What is the population of Monrovia?
The population of Monrovia is approximately 1.5M.
What infrastructure does Monrovia have?
Monrovia has 979 mapped points of interest, including 38 restaurants, 17 hospitals, 50 schools.
What country is Monrovia in?
Monrovia is located in Liberia.