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Maakando Destination Guide
Explore Maakando in Liberia
Maakando in the region of Grand Cape Mount is a town in Liberia - some 62 mi or ( 100 km ) North-West of Monrovia , the country's capital city .
Current time in Maakando is now 04:18 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Monrovia " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zuani Number Two, Zozowoa Number Two, Zozowoa 1, Yonkale, and Wangeko. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zuani Number Two . Where to go and what to see in Maakando ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Tewor District
Tewor District is one of five districts located in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. Tewor is located between the Atlantic Ocean, Lake Piso and the Mano River, on the boundary with Sierra Leone. Inhabitants of this district are of the Vai tribe, but they predominantly speak both Vai and Mende. The current Commissioner of Tewor District is Clarence D. Fahnbulleh, and the Paramount Chief is Lamin Bettie.
Located at 7.00 -11.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Bo Waterside
Bo Waterside is a town in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia on the Mano River. It was a key border crossing between Liberia and Sierra Leone until 1990, when it closed after the launch of Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia invasion from Sierra Leone. The border crossing officially re-opened in June 2007 in an official ceremony involving government officials, humanitarian workers and significant amounts of foreign press coverage.
Located at 7.01 -11.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tienie
Tienie is a town in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia.
Located at 6.94 -11.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Mano River
The Mano River is a river in west Africa, it originates in the Guinea Highlands in Liberia and forms part of the Liberia – Sierra Leone border. The districts through which the river flows include the Parrot's Beak area of Guinea, Liberia's Lofa County and the Kono and Kailahun District of Sierra Leone. Diamond mining is a major industry in these areas.
Located at 6.92 -11.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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