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Lofa County, Liberia – Liberia Flag

Current Date And Time In Lofa County, Liberia

Sunday, 12 July 2026
12:47:01 GMT
Capital: Voinjama
Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 9,978.00 km²
State Code: LO

States Near To Lofa County


Find states and regions closest to Lofa County in Liberia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Liberia and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Liberia

📍 Lofa County Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Lofa County from our regional database:

Capital CityVoinjama
Total Population
Land Area9,978 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude8.1911° N
Center Longitude-9.7233° E
Average Elevation523 m (1,716 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu County54 mi87 km47 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nzérékoré Region Nzérékoré Region62 mi99 km53 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Bong County Bong County89 mi143 km77 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province102 mi164 km88 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nimba Nimba118 mi190 km103 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount County122 mi196 km106 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bomi County Bomi County122 mi197 km106 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Margibi County Margibi County122 mi197 km106 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Montserrado County Montserrado County130 mi209 km113 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kankan Region Kankan Region134 mi215 km116 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Lofa County


Explore countries nearest to Lofa County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lofa County supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone214 mi344 km186 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea244 mi392 km212 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast277 mi446 km241 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau540 mi869 km469 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana586 mi943 km509 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lofa County. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Lofa County (You)Liberia9,978
Gbarpolu CountyLiberia9,689
Nzérékoré RegionGuinea1,578,03037,65818.88
Bong CountyLiberia8,754
Eastern ProvinceSierra Leone15,553
NimbaLiberia11,551
Grand Cape Mount CountyLiberia5,162
Bomi CountyLiberia1,942
Margibi CountyLiberia2,616
Montserrado CountyLiberia1,908
Kankan RegionGuinea1,972,53772,14514.91

🏆 Liberia State Rankings

How does Lofa County rank within Liberia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Lofa County appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Sinoe County104,932

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Sinoe County7.25
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Lofa County, Liberia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Lofa County is a state or region within Liberia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lofa County is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Lofa County to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Lofa County to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Liberia — see Liberia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Lofa County

This page also lists countries nearest to Lofa County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Liberia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Lofa County using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Lofa County.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Lofa County to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Liberia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Lofa County MapView the Lofa County satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Lofa CountyExplore all cities and towns in Lofa County for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Liberia Country DataGet complete Liberia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Lofa County

How is the distance from Lofa County to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Lofa County map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Lofa County mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Lofa County to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Lofa County in Liberia?

See the States Near To Lofa County table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Lofa County below the states table, or compare all Liberia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Liberia?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Liberia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.