133,705Total Population
5Admin. Districts
5Chiefdoms
18Clans (LISGIS)
51.3%Male (68,574)
48.7%Female (65,131)
635Towns (Survey)
2.55%Of National Pop.

Data source note: Clan count (stat card) is from the Bomi County Development Agenda (CDA), the official administrative record. Individual district clan breakdowns in the District Profiles below are from the 2022 LISGIS Enumeration Survey (field census). Totals may differ due to different administrative and field definitions. Towns/Villages figure is from the 2022 LISGIS Enumeration Survey. Both sources are cited for transparency; readers may use whichever figure best suits their purpose.

📌 See Also: Bomi County Profile

For the full county profile, including year of establishment, capital, area, borders, flag, climate and complete county overview, see the Bomi County page.

Administrative Districts Population Overview

Administrative Districts Population Overview: Bomi (County Total: 133,705)
Admin DistrictMaleMale %FemaleFemale %Total% of County
Senjeh26,90551.0%25,83549.0%52,74039.4%
Dowein14,49551.1%13,87648.9%28,37121.2%
Klay13,23851.5%12,48248.5%25,72019.2%
Suehn Mecca8,57752.9%7,64247.1%16,21912.1%
Tehr5,35950.3%5,29649.7%10,6558.0%
Total68,57451.3%65,13148.7%133,705100.0%

Source: 2022 Liberia Population and Housing Census, LISGIS Final Results, Appendix B, Table B1, Page 84. Published June 2023.

Population Distribution by Administrative District (2022)

52,740
39.4%
28,371
21.2%
25,720
19.2%
16,219
12.1%
10,655
8.0%

Source: LISGIS 2022 Census, Table B1, Page 84. County total: 133,705.


District Profiles

Population figures (LISGIS, grey pill) are from the 2022 LISGIS Census, Table B1, Page 84, the official county district totals. Clans, towns/villages and enumerated population figures are from the 2022 LISGIS Enumeration Survey (village-level census). The two sources use different enumeration methods; district-level totals will differ. Note: Tehr District is absent from the enumeration survey dataset.

Senjeh District 52,740 · 39.4%

The most populous district, home to Tubmanburg City, the county seat and Bomi County's commercial and administrative hub. Site of Liberia's historic iron ore mining industry (LMC, 1950s–1979) and the iconic Blue Lake, a ~300-foot-deep crater lake formed after mining operations ceased.

Clans, Towns & Villages
ClanTowns / VillagesMaleFemalePop. (Enumeration)
Lower Togay – Zone 417,3847,19214,576
Zerpeh364,1233,9368,059
Manoah601,8761,6633,539
Lower Togay501,1421,0242,166
Upper Togay339177701,687
District Total18015,44214,58530,027

Enumeration total: 30,027 across 5 clans and 180 towns/villages. Official LISGIS district total: 52,740.

5 Largest Towns:

Tubmanburg14,576
Gbah Jakeh1,255
Gayah Hill824
Married Camp777
Dependent Camp673

Tubmanburg was formerly known as Bomi Hills and renamed in honour of President William V.S. Tubman on his 76th birthday in 1963. The Liberia Mining Company (LMC), a subsidiary of Republic Steel Corporation, operated iron ore extraction here, completing a 43-mile narrow-gauge railway to Monrovia in 1951. LMC built hospitals, schools, and infrastructure that defined the area for decades. Operations ceased around 1977–1979, leaving the Blue Lake, aquamarine, ~300 feet deep, suspended between surrounding hills, identified as a tourism destination since 2007.

Senjeh covers Electoral District 1 (Tubmanburg City plus 9 amalgamated towns: Baima, Barmo, Beafinie, Besao, Bola, Gayah Hill, Sackie, Weakama, and Zamian) and one town in Electoral District 2 (Maher amalgamated town). During the Second Civil War (1999–2003), Tubmanburg served as headquarters for the LURD rebel group. The county seat today houses government services, commerce, and health infrastructure for the wider county.

52,740Total (LISGIS)
5Clans
180Towns/Villages
39.4%Of County

Dowein District 28,371 · 21.2%

The second most populous district, occupying the central interior. A primarily rural and agricultural district with the highest number of clans (7) of any Bomi district. Spans both ED 2 and ED 3.

Clans, Towns & Villages
ClanTowns / VillagesMaleFemalePop. (Enumeration)
Gbavon412,0812,0894,170
Deygbo121,2121,2442,456
Kpatiah241,1891,2052,394
Upper Zoh138348211,655
Lower Zor206686631,331
Moifeh15497472969
Lower Zoh3108105213
District Total1286,5896,59913,188

Enumeration total: 13,188 across 7 clans and 128 towns/villages, the most clans of any Bomi district. Official LISGIS district total: 28,371.

5 Largest Towns:

Beh733
Bowein701
Gbaigbon451
Jenneh394
Kpagbola394

Dowein (also Dewoin) is divided across two electoral districts. In Electoral District 2: amalgamated towns of Beh, Gbaigbon, Manjama and Vortor. In Electoral District 3: amalgamated towns of Binda, Bogbeh, Bonor, Bowein, Dargweh, Jenneh, Leyahn, Vincent, Weajor and Zohn Barmon. Agriculture, comprising rice, cassava, sweet potatoes, plantains, and palm products, forms the economic foundation. The district lies within Bomi's natural resources zone containing diamonds, gold, and timber.

28,371Total (LISGIS)
7Clans
128Towns/Villages
21.2%Of County

Klay District 25,720 · 19.2%

Southwestern Bomi, along the Monrovia–Tubmanburg highway (~40 km from Monrovia). Home to the Sime Darby rubber and palm oil plantation, Liberia's second-largest, entirely within ED 2. Has the most towns/villages (204) of any Bomi district.

Clans, Towns & Villages
ClanTowns / VillagesMaleFemalePop. (Enumeration)
Tehr774,7104,7159,425
Manna723,5043,2636,767
Kpo431,9201,8513,771
Gorblah121,7501,6843,434
District Total20411,88411,51323,397

Enumeration total: 23,397 across 4 clans and 204 towns/villages, the most towns/villages of any Bomi district. Note: the "Tehr" clan within Klay District is a local clan name, entirely distinct from Tehr Administrative District. Official LISGIS district total: 25,720.

5 Largest Towns:

Klay1,414
Sass Town805
Guie Town675
Golodee Lasannah667
Malema Gorblah592

Klay falls entirely within Electoral District 2, covering 7 amalgamated towns: Gogehn, Golodee, Gonzipo, Guie, Kowadee, Malema, and Seah. Sime Darby (formerly the Guthrie Plantation) employs a significant portion of the district's active workforce. Klay town is a key transport crossroads, with the Bomi County Highway extending toward Bo Waterside in Grand Cape Mount County, supporting cross-border trade with Sierra Leone.

25,720Total (LISGIS)
4Clans
204Towns/Villages
19.2%Of County

Suehn Mecca District 16,219 · 12.1%

Southern coastal district bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, including Ting Mamu and Ting Nyajo islands. Covered entirely by Electoral District 3. Has the highest male proportion (52.9%) among Bomi's districts.

Clans, Towns & Villages
ClanTowns / VillagesMaleFemalePop. (Enumeration)
Gbojay383,0642,8115,875
Gbor422,8642,7505,614
Upper Mecca201,9711,8203,791
Lower Mecca231,1261,1012,227
District Total1239,0258,48217,507

Enumeration total: 17,507 across 4 clans and 123 towns/villages. Official LISGIS district total: 16,219.

5 Largest Towns:

Gbojay908
Sueh885
Big Geveh865
Sumo844
Gbao837

Suehn Mecca (also recorded as Seuhn Mecca) is entirely covered by Electoral District 3; all its amalgamated towns fall within ED 3. Its Atlantic coastal location supports fishing communities alongside inland agriculture. The district's proximity to Montserrado County positions it for potential coastal development and marine economic activity as post-war infrastructure improves.

16,219Total (LISGIS)
4Clans
123Towns/Villages
12.1%Of County

Tehr District 10,655 · 8.0%

The least populous district, occupying the northeastern interior and bordering Gbarpolu County to the north. Most balanced sex ratio (50.3% M / 49.7% F) among Bomi's five districts. Spans both ED 2 and ED 3. The fifth and most recently established administrative district.

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Village-level enumeration data for Tehr District is not available in the 2022 LISGIS Enumeration Survey dataset. Official LISGIS district total: 10,655.

Tehr is the fifth and most recently added administrative district. In Electoral District 2: 10 amalgamated towns: Deadilah, Feffeh, Gbargbah, Golodee, Lekpeh, Moah, Nyamah, Todien, Weamoi, and Weawolo. In Electoral District 3: Boe and Zahn amalgamated towns. Agriculture, comprising rice, cassava, and subsistence farming, forms the economic base. The district's northern border with Gbarpolu County provides potential cross-border economic linkages, and its forests contain timber, gold, and diamond resources.

10,655Total (LISGIS)
Clans (N/A)
12Amalg. Towns
8.0%Of County

Administrative Districts vs. Electoral Districts

Bomi operates two distinct district structures. Administrative Districts are used for governance and public administration; Electoral Districts are used for legislative representation. They do not share the same boundaries.

5 Administrative Districts (AD)

  • Senjeh 52,740 · 39.4%
  • Dowein 28,371 · 21.2%
  • Klay 25,720 · 19.2%
  • Suehn Mecca 16,219 · 12.1%
  • Tehr 10,655 · 8.0%

Headed by District Commissioners appointed by the President. Used for public administration, tax collection, and development planning. Bomi has 5 Chiefdoms and 18 Clans.

3 Electoral Districts (ED)

  • ED 1: Senjeh (9 towns) + Tubmanburg City 19,236 voters
  • ED 2: Parts of Senjeh, Dowein, Klay, Tehr 19,143 voters
  • ED 3: Parts of Dowein, Suehn Mecca, Tehr 24,733 voters

Each elects one Representative to the House of Representatives. Total: 63,112 registered voters across 84 centers (NEC, July 2023). For full voter registration data by Electoral District, see the Bomi County electoral section.

📌 Registered Voter Data: See Bomi County Page

The full Registered Voter Population Overview by Electoral District (NEC, July 2023) is county-level electoral data. See the complete breakdown on the Bomi County page, Electoral section.


Economy & Natural Resources by Administrative District

Because this data is broken down specifically by administrative district, it is presented here. For the broader county-level economic narrative and history of the Liberia Mining Company, see the Bomi County economy section.

DistrictKey Economic AssetsNatural Resources
SenjehTubmanburg commerce; government services; Blue Lake tourism; former LMC iron ore infrastructureIron ore (Bomi Hills); stone & sand; gold
DoweinSubsistence & commercial farming; timber; cross-district tradeTimber; diamonds; gold; agricultural land
KlaySime Darby rubber & palm oil plantation (2nd largest in Liberia); highway commerce; proximity to MonroviaRubber; palm oil; fertile agricultural land
Suehn MeccaAtlantic coastal fishing; marine resources; agricultural productionMarine fisheries; Atlantic shoreline; agricultural land
TehrSubsistence agriculture; forest resources; cross-border links to GbarpoluTimber; gold; diamonds; fertile land

Natural Resources of Bomi County

⛏️ Iron Ore: Senjeh (Bomi Hills) 💎 Diamonds: Dowein, Tehr 🪨 Gold: Senjeh, Dowein, Tehr 🌿 Rubber: Klay (Sime Darby) 🌴 Palm Oil: Klay, Suehn Mecca 🌳 Timber: Interior Forests 🐟 Marine Fisheries: Suehn Mecca 💧 Rivers: Saint Paul, Lofa 🏔️ Stone & Sand: Bomi Hills 🌾 Agricultural Land: All Districts

See Also on Liberia Data

Bomi County Overview Bomi Electoral District 1 Bomi Electoral District 2 Bomi Electoral District 3 Districts Introduction District Types District Leadership All Counties All Districts Gbarpolu County Grand Cape Mount County Montserrado County
Sources:

2022 Housing and Population Census: Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), Final Results, Appendix B, Table B1, Page 84; and Appendix A Tables A3, A4, A8, A10, A23. Published June 2023. lisgis.gov.lr

2022 LISGIS Village-Level Enumeration Survey, Bomi County: Clans, Towns/Villages, Population by Sex and Household Head. Source file: liberia_2022_pop_clans_villages_towns.xlsx, Sheet: Bomi. Note: Tehr District absent from enumeration dataset. Enumeration district totals differ from LISGIS Table B1 official district totals due to different geographic aggregation methods.

2008 National Population and Housing Census: LISGIS, Bomi County Map with District Population Figures

National Elections Commission (NEC), Republic of Liberia: Electoral Districts & Eligible Voter Registrants Summary Report, July 28, 2023. necliberia.org

Republic of Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs; National Archives of Liberia

Bomi County Administration: Official County Publications; County Development Agenda (CDA)

LiberiaData.com: Districts Introduction | Bomi County