Nimba County is one of Liberia’s 15 counties. Sanniquellie is the county seat. The 2022 Liberia Population and Housing Census recorded 621,841 residents, representing approximately 11.8% of Liberia’s population.
County facts
- County seat: Sanniquellie
- Population: 621,841 (2022 census)
- Share of national population: 11.8%
- Administrative leadership: County superintendent appointed by the President
Current superintendent
Hon. Kou Meapeh Gono
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai nominated Kou Meapeh Gono as Superintendent of Nimba County in 2024.
County administration
The superintendent coordinates county administration and works with district, city and local authorities. The 2022 census lists these administrative areas: Sanniquellie Mahn, Yarpea Mahn, Yarmein, Gbehlay-Geh, Twan River, Garr-Bain, Doe, Gbi & Doru, Kparblee, Boe & Quilla, Gbor, Zoe-Gbao, Yarwein Mehnsonnoh, Meinpea-Mahn, Leewehpea-Mahn, Wee-Gbehyi-Mahn and Buu-Yao.
County sports
Follow Nimba’s participation on our sister platform, the National County Sports Meet ↗.