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Nimba County

December 27, 2022

Nimba County is a county in northeastern Liberia that shares borders with the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the East and the Republic of Guinea in the Northwest. Its capital city is Sanniquellie and its most populous city is Ganta. With the county's area measuring 11,551 square kilometres (4,460 sq mi), Nimba is the largest of Liberia's 15 counties.[2] The county has six statutory districts. As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 462,026, making it the second most-populous county in Liberia.[2]

Nimba County
County
Flag
Nickname: 
The Heroic Land (The Home of Conqueror)
Location in Liberia
Coordinates: 6°45′N 8°45′W / 6.750°N 8.750°W / 6.750; -8.750Coordinates: 6°45′N 8°45′W / 6.750°N 8.750°W / 6.750; -8.750
Country Liberia
CapitalSanniquellie
Largest city (Ganta)
Districts17
Established1964
Government
 • SuperintendentD Dorr Cooper
Area
 • Total11,551 km2 (4,460 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total462,026
 • Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
HDI (2018)0.462[1]
low · 3rd of 15

Named after Mount Nimba (Neinbaa Tohn in the Mahn (or Mano) language), which demarcates part of the Guinea-Côte d'Ivoire border, Nimba is also bordered by Bong and Grand Bassa counties to the west, Rivercess County to the southwest, and Grand Gedeh County to the southeast. The northern and northeastern parts of Nimba border the nation of Republic of Guinea, while the northeast lies along the border of Côte d'Ivoire.

Government

Nimba County is one of fifteen counties of Liberia. During the nearly three-decade administration of William V.S. Tubman (1944–1971), the region now called Nimba County was one of three of Liberia's provinces: Western Province, Eastern Province, and Central Province. In the sixties, Tubman reorganized these provinces into counties. Central Province became what is known as Nimba County.

Before the First Liberian Civil War broke out in 1989, the county had a population of over 310,000 people. The top executive in the counties is a County Superintendent, appointed by the president of the county. The current County Superintendent, D. Dorr Cooper, who is the chief administrative officer,[3] was appointed by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2017. He was re-appointed in 2018 by President George Weah after a change in administrations.

National legislatures

The County is represented by two senators and by nine representatives in the bicameral Legislative Branch of Government. The two senators currently serving the citizens of Nimba County are senior Senator Prince Yormie Johnson and junior Senator Thomas Semandahn Grupee.

Administrative Districts

According to the 2008 census, the 17 Administrative Districts in Nimba County have the following populations:[2]

Electoral Districts

Since the 2008 census, there 9 electoral districts in Nimba County:[2]

Iron ore

During the late 1950s, iron ore was found in "the Iron Mountain" Mount Nimba. In a joint venture among the Liberian Government, US Bethlehem Steel, and the Swedish mining company Gränges, a huge project was set up: LAMCO (Liberian American Company). The project contributed to economic and social development in Liberia for 30 years. It built the necessary infrastructure and operated mining, transporting ore by rail to the port of Buchanan, from where it was exported to other markets.

Corruption was minimal and political stability improved. During this period, Liberia was classified among the most progressive countries in Africa.

In 1980 civil war erupted between tribal factions. Nimba county was devastated by the civil war that followed. The iron ore had been degrading in quality, and world prices had plunged in this period. The combination led to a dismantling of the LAMCO project.

Since the end of the Civil War (which lasted for more than a decade), there are discussions about renewing mining at Nimba is finally getting better. Arcelor-Mittal, a European-Indian steel business, is committed to reopening the iron mine at Nimba Mountain, outside the former company town of Yekepa. Hospitals and schools built and financed by LAMCO are now being run by ArcelorMittal. The houses which were built by LAMCO have partly been rehabilitated by ArcelorMittal, though many had been overtaken by rainforest development.

BHP Billiton has engaged in an extraction agreement with the Government of Liberia to mine ore in Nimba. As such, they are active promoters of education, scholarship and, for the most part, human resources.

Demographics

The main ethnic groups in Nimba County are the Dan, also known as Gio and the Mano. The Dan, commonly known as the Gio, live closer to the Cote d'Ivoire border. In that French-speaking country, they are known as the Yacouba. The Mano live closer to the Guinea border.

There are also indigenous minority groups, such as Krahn, Gbi, and Doru. Small Kpelle and Bassa settlements are located near the borders of Bong County and Grand Bassa County, respectively. These are the historical indigenous peoples of Nimba County who have settled in towns and villages.

Various ethnic groups from other parts of Liberia, such as the Mandingo people, have also settled here. They are indigenous people of Lofa County, Guinea, and the Cote d'Ivoire. Other tribal peoples include the Lorma from Lofa. Since the early 20th century, peoples from all parts of West Africa have settled in Nimba.

The ethnic Dan (Gio) own and live in these areas: Gbehlay-Geh Statutory District, Zoe-Geh Statutory District, and Tappita Statutory District. The main towns are Karnplay City, Bahn City, Tappitta City, Baylehglay, Buutuo, Garplay, Toweh town, Graie, Gbloulay, et cetera.

The Man (or Mano) ethnic groups own and live in Sanniquellie Mah Statutory District, Saclepea Mah Statutory District, and the Yahwin-Mehnsonnoh Statutory District. The main towns are Sanniquellie City, Ganta City, Saclepea City, Flumpa, Zekepa, Kanwin, Yekepa and others.

The ethnic Krahn live along the Ivory Coast border in Kpeahbleee District. The main towns are Zoudru, Behwoaloa, Yourpea Old Town, Yourpea New Town, et cetera. The other ethnic indigenous groups, the Gbi and Doru, live along the border of Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties. Their main towns are Glann Town, Camp One, Kidka's Town, and Torkpor's Town.

The Gio and the Mano ethnic group together are referred to as the Dan,and are closely related tribes.

The Dan people also live in Cote D'Ivoire and Guinea. The Dan language is related to the Mande group of African languages.

Ganta has become the second-largest city in the country. Its population has grown as has its business class.

Healthcare

Access to quality healthcare in Nimba is lacking for many residents. As of 2008, the hospital in Yekepa built by LAMCO, is currently being run by Arcelor-Mittal. In Sanniquellie, the County Referral Hospital is the George Way Harley Hospital. It is solely sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Nimba County. The county health officer is Dr. Collins S. Bowah, and the medical director of the County Referral Hospital is Dr. Lavela B. Kortimai, Jr. at Ganta.[citation needed]

The Methodist Church runs a private hospital. E and J Hospital opened in 2016 in Ganta, Nimba County. In Saclepea, the Government of Liberia and Africare jointly operate Saclepea Comprehensive Health Center. There are 74 functional health facilities in Nimba County, of which there is one regional referral: Jackson F. Doe Hospital.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  2. ^ a b c d "2008 Population and Housing Census" (PDF). Government of the Republic of Liberia. May 11, 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
  3. ^ "Nimba County Development Agenda" (PDF). Republic of Liberia. 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-20.

External links

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Nimba County is a county in northeastern Liberia that shares borders with the Republic of Cote d Ivoire in the East and the Republic of Guinea in the Northwest Its capital city is Sanniquellie and its most populous city is Ganta With the county s area measuring 11 551 square kilometres 4 460 sq mi Nimba is the largest of Liberia s 15 counties 2 The county has six statutory districts As of the 2008 Census it had a population of 462 026 making it the second most populous county in Liberia 2 Nimba CountyCountyFlagNickname The Heroic Land The Home of Conqueror Location in LiberiaCoordinates 6 45 N 8 45 W 6 750 N 8 750 W 6 750 8 750 Coordinates 6 45 N 8 45 W 6 750 N 8 750 W 6 750 8 750Country LiberiaCapitalSanniquellie Largest city Ganta Districts17Established1964Government SuperintendentD Dorr CooperArea Total11 551 km2 4 460 sq mi Population 2008 Total462 026 Density40 km2 100 sq mi Time zoneUTC 0 GMT HDI 2018 0 462 1 low 3rd of 15Named after Mount Nimba Neinbaa Tohn in the Mahn or Mano language which demarcates part of the Guinea Cote d Ivoire border Nimba is also bordered by Bong and Grand Bassa counties to the west Rivercess County to the southwest and Grand Gedeh County to the southeast The northern and northeastern parts of Nimba border the nation of Republic of Guinea while the northeast lies along the border of Cote d Ivoire Contents 1 Government 2 National legislatures 2 1 Administrative Districts 2 2 Electoral Districts 3 Iron ore 4 Demographics 5 Healthcare 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksGovernment EditNimba County is one of fifteen counties of Liberia During the nearly three decade administration of William V S Tubman 1944 1971 the region now called Nimba County was one of three of Liberia s provinces Western Province Eastern Province and Central Province In the sixties Tubman reorganized these provinces into counties Central Province became what is known as Nimba County Before the First Liberian Civil War broke out in 1989 the county had a population of over 310 000 people The top executive in the counties is a County Superintendent appointed by the president of the county The current County Superintendent D Dorr Cooper who is the chief administrative officer 3 was appointed by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in 2017 He was re appointed in 2018 by President George Weah after a change in administrations National legislatures EditThe County is represented by two senators and by nine representatives in the bicameral Legislative Branch of Government The two senators currently serving the citizens of Nimba County are senior Senator Prince Yormie Johnson and junior Senator Thomas Semandahn Grupee Administrative Districts Edit According to the 2008 census the 17 Administrative Districts in Nimba County have the following populations 2 Boe amp Quilla District 18 262 Buu Yao District 40 007 Doe District 35 918 Garr Bain District 61 225 Gbehlay Geh District 32 176 Gbi amp Doru District 8 131 Gbor District 10 875 Kparblee District 11 424 Leewehpea Mahn District 24 747 Meinpea Mahn District 24 157 Sanniquellie Mah District 25 370 Twah River District 37 479 Garr Bain District 37 479 Wee Gbehy Mahn District 32 934 Yarmein District 22 718 Yarpea Mahn District 21 647 Yarwein Mehnsonnoh District 25 584 Zoe Gbao District 29 372 Electoral Districts Edit Since the 2008 census there 9 electoral districts in Nimba County 2 Nimba District 1 Garr Bain District Nimba District 2 Garr Bain District Sanniquellie Mahn District and Yarpea Mahn District Nimba District 3 Garr Bain District Gbehley Geh District and Yarmein District Nimba District 4 Gbor District and Twah River District Nimba District 5 Buu Yao District Nimba District 6 Boe amp Quilla District Gblor District Doe District and Kparblee District Nimba District 7 Zoe Gbao District and Wee Gbehy Mahn District Nimba District 8 Leewehpea Mahn District and Meinpea Mahn District Nimba District 9 Gbi amp Doru District Doe District and Yarwein Mehnsonoh DistrictIron ore EditDuring the late 1950s iron ore was found in the Iron Mountain Mount Nimba In a joint venture among the Liberian Government US Bethlehem Steel and the Swedish mining company Granges a huge project was set up LAMCO Liberian American Company The project contributed to economic and social development in Liberia for 30 years It built the necessary infrastructure and operated mining transporting ore by rail to the port of Buchanan from where it was exported to other markets Corruption was minimal and political stability improved During this period Liberia was classified among the most progressive countries in Africa In 1980 civil war erupted between tribal factions Nimba county was devastated by the civil war that followed The iron ore had been degrading in quality and world prices had plunged in this period The combination led to a dismantling of the LAMCO project Since the end of the Civil War which lasted for more than a decade there are discussions about renewing mining at Nimba is finally getting better Arcelor Mittal a European Indian steel business is committed to reopening the iron mine at Nimba Mountain outside the former company town of Yekepa Hospitals and schools built and financed by LAMCO are now being run by ArcelorMittal The houses which were built by LAMCO have partly been rehabilitated by ArcelorMittal though many had been overtaken by rainforest development BHP Billiton has engaged in an extraction agreement with the Government of Liberia to mine ore in Nimba As such they are active promoters of education scholarship and for the most part human resources Demographics EditThe main ethnic groups in Nimba County are the Dan also known as Gio and the Mano The Dan commonly known as the Gio live closer to the Cote d Ivoire border In that French speaking country they are known as the Yacouba The Mano live closer to the Guinea border There are also indigenous minority groups such as Krahn Gbi and Doru Small Kpelle and Bassa settlements are located near the borders of Bong County and Grand Bassa County respectively These are the historical indigenous peoples of Nimba County who have settled in towns and villages Various ethnic groups from other parts of Liberia such as the Mandingo people have also settled here They are indigenous people of Lofa County Guinea and the Cote d Ivoire Other tribal peoples include the Lorma from Lofa Since the early 20th century peoples from all parts of West Africa have settled in Nimba The ethnic Dan Gio own and live in these areas Gbehlay Geh Statutory District Zoe Geh Statutory District and Tappita Statutory District The main towns are Karnplay City Bahn City Tappitta City Baylehglay Buutuo Garplay Toweh town Graie Gbloulay et cetera The Man or Mano ethnic groups own and live in Sanniquellie Mah Statutory District Saclepea Mah Statutory District and the Yahwin Mehnsonnoh Statutory District The main towns are Sanniquellie City Ganta City Saclepea City Flumpa Zekepa Kanwin Yekepa and others The ethnic Krahn live along the Ivory Coast border in Kpeahbleee District The main towns are Zoudru Behwoaloa Yourpea Old Town Yourpea New Town et cetera The other ethnic indigenous groups the Gbi and Doru live along the border of Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties Their main towns are Glann Town Camp One Kidka s Town and Torkpor s Town The Gio and the Mano ethnic group together are referred to as the Dan and are closely related tribes The Dan people also live in Cote D Ivoire and Guinea The Dan language is related to the Mande group of African languages Ganta has become the second largest city in the country Its population has grown as has its business class Healthcare EditAccess to quality healthcare in Nimba is lacking for many residents As of 2008 the hospital in Yekepa built by LAMCO is currently being run by Arcelor Mittal In Sanniquellie the County Referral Hospital is the George Way Harley Hospital It is solely sponsored by the Ministry of Health Nimba County The county health officer is Dr Collins S Bowah and the medical director of the County Referral Hospital is Dr Lavela B Kortimai Jr at Ganta citation needed The Methodist Church runs a private hospital E and J Hospital opened in 2016 in Ganta Nimba County In Saclepea the Government of Liberia and Africare jointly operate Saclepea Comprehensive Health Center There are 74 functional health facilities in Nimba County of which there is one regional referral Jackson F Doe Hospital citation needed See also EditNimba National Forest Gio National Forest Ganta EducationReferences Edit Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 2018 09 13 a b c d 2008 Population and Housing Census PDF Government of the Republic of Liberia May 11 2009 Retrieved 2010 03 08 Nimba County Development Agenda PDF Republic of Liberia 2008 Retrieved 2008 10 20 External links EditPlace name codes permanent dead link http www liberianobserver com node 9038 Nimba Grand Gedeh peace initiative http www necliberia org pg img NImba Electoral Districts Updated Details pdf Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nimba County amp oldid 1128922344, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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