Monrovia lies along the Cape Mesurado peninsula, between the
Atlantic Ocean and the Mesurado River, whose mouth forms a large natural
harbor. The Saint Paul River lies directly north of the city and
forms the northern boundary of Bushrod Island, which is reached by crossing the
"New Bridge" from downtown Monrovia. Monrovia is located at 6°19′N 10°48′W.
Monrovia is Liberia's largest city and its administrative, commercial and
financial center.
The city is located in Montserrado County. However, the
small town of Bensonville is actually the capital
