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Buchanan
Grand Bassa County, Liberia · Africa
About Buchanan
Buchanan sits on the route: 1 hours from Harbel.
Buchanan is a town located in Grand Bassa County, Liberia. With a population of 75,854, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Buchanan sits in Liberia. It's in the Africa/Monrovia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Buchanan to your route.
About Buchanan
Buchanan (Bassa: Gbezohn), also previously known as Grand Bassa on some maps, is the third largest city in Liberia, lying on Waterhouse Bay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2008 census, Buchanan had a population of 34,270. Of this, 16,984 were male and 17,286 female.
Named for Thomas Buchanan, cousin of U.S.Read more
president James Buchanan, and second governor of Liberia, it is also the capital of Grand Bassa County and lies 70 miles (110 km) southeast of Monrovia, near the mouth of the Saint John River. The town was a refuge during the First Liberian Civil War, as it largely escaped the fighting. Fishing is an important industry in the town. The town also has isolated beaches and lagoons.
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Where is Buchanan located?
Buchanan is located in Grand Bassa County, Liberia, Africa. The coordinates are 5.8769 latitude, -10.0496 longitude.
What is the population of Buchanan?
Buchanan has a population of approximately 75,854 people, making it a town in Liberia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 75,854
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Liberia
- Region
- Grand Bassa County
- Timezone
- Africa/Monrovia
- Coordinates
- 5.8769, -10.0496
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