Explore Porluma in Liberia
Porluma in the region of Lofa is a town in Liberia - some 155 mi or ( 249 km ) North of Monrovia , the country's capital city .
Current time in Porluma is now 10:34 AM (Sunday) . 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: Voinjama, Solape, Monrovia, Loluni, and Kwesua. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Voinjama . Where to go and what to see in Porluma ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Guéckédougou
Guéckédougou or Guéckédou is a town in southern Guinea near the Sierra Leone and Liberian borders. It had a population of 79,140 in 1996 (census) but has grown massively since the civil wars and, as of 2008, it is estimated to be 221,715. It was a centre of fighting during the Second Liberian Civil War and the Sierra Leone Civil War in 2000 and 2001. The city is renowned for its large weekly market, which attracts traders from across Southern Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire.
Located at 8.57 -10.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Kolahun District
Kolahun District is the largest administrative district of Lofa County in Liberia. It has an estimated population (July, 2004) of 26,827. Kolahun was the scene of heavy fighting between government troops and rebels during Liberia's second civil war, causing massive shifts in population and destruction of property.
Located at 8.29 -10.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Genga, Liberia
Genga is a village in northern Liberia. It is in the Kolahun District of Lofa County. To the west is the border with Sierra Leone, whilst the border with Guinea is to the north. Mount Wuteve is 40 km to the SE. Genga lies in a valley at an altitude of 432 meters, Lat 8°22'37"N, Long 10°16'55"W. An alternate name is Geinga.
Located at 8.38 -10.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Kolahun
Kolahun is a town in the Kolahun District of Lofa County, Liberia.
Located at 8.27 -10.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Ouéndé-Kénéma
Ouéndé-Kénéma is a town and sub-prefecture in the Guéckédou Prefecture in the Nzérékoré Region of south-western Guinea.
Located at 8.62 -10.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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