Bong County is located in central Liberia. Gbarnga is the county seat. The 2022 Liberia Population and Housing Census recorded 467,561 residents in Bong, representing approximately 8.9% of Liberia’s population.
County facts
- County seat: Gbarnga
- Population: 467,561 (2022 census)
- Share of national population: 8.9%
- Administrative leadership: County superintendent appointed by the President
Current superintendent
Hon. Hawa Loleyah Norris
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai nominated Hawa Loleyah Norris as Superintendent of Bong County in 2024.
County administration
The superintendent coordinates county administration and works with district, city and local authorities as well as national ministries operating in Bong. The 2022 census lists twelve administrative districts: Fuamah, Jorquelleh, Yeallequelleh, Panta, Salala, Sanoyeah, Suakoko, Zota, Kokoyah, Tukpahblee, Boinsen and Kpaai.
Administrative news
Gbarnga–Salayea road dedicated
28 July 2026 — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai dedicated the completed 81-kilometer Gbarnga–Salayea road and announced additional transport and electricity investments affecting Bong and Lofa counties.
Read the source at the Executive Mansion ↗
Youth mobilized for national coffee initiative
9 June 2026 — More than 150 young people from Bong, Nimba and Lofa counties gathered in Gbarnga for a government forum supporting coffee production, agribusiness and youth employment.
County sports
Follow Bong’s football, basketball and kickball participation on our sister platform, the National County Sports Meet ↗.