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Zwedru

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Zwedru?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers should comply with Liberia’s heightened health screening at entry, stay informed about road conditions, and be prepared for limited medical facilities.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Health screening requirements for entry to Liberia
  • Seasonal road impairments, especially during rainy periods
  • Limited healthcare capacity (single main hospital)
  • Potential for localized civil disturbances

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Zwedru month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zwedru are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 22°C), and June the wettest (about 294 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.122.2308.8
February32.723.1738.9
March31.623.21338.2
April31.223.21678.6
May30.123.02138.1
June28.622.32947.7
July28.321.81747.9
August28.221.82326.8
September28.422.12917.3
October29.122.22647.9
November29.722.11098.5
December30.921.8448.9

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What is being reported around Zwedru

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People and places shaping Zwedru

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Zwedru

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1980

    After taking power in a bloody coup d’état in 1980, he installed a number of pavements and also constructed a mansion on the edge of town but he did not live there even for a night until 9 September 1990, when he was captured, tortured and murdered by rebels at a military base in

  2. Samuel Doe coup and death (1980‑1990)

    After taking power in a bloody coup d’état in 1980, Doe installed pavements and built a mansion near Zwedru; he was captured, tortured and murdered by rebels on 9 September 1990.

  3. Smile FM resumes broadcast after mediation

    On 19 May 2025, Smile FM in Zwedru resumed services after two days of mediation by the Press Union of Liberia and the Association of Liberia Community Radio Stations.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Zwedru has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Zwedru has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Samuel Doe

    Former 21st President of Liberia, born in Zwedru; seized power in a 1980 coup and was killed in 1990.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Zwedru yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • William D. Coleman Airfield

    Gravel‑surfaced airstrip within city limits providing domestic air services.

  • Grand Gedeh County Community College

    Only campus of the county’s community college, situated on the outskirts of Zwedru.

  • Cavalla River (near Zwedru)

    Major river close to the town, forming part of the border with Côte d’Ivoire.

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01 · Overview

Zwedru, in brief

Zwedru is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Zwedru took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Zwedru

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Zwedru

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Zwedru

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Zwedru

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Zwedru

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08 · Questions

Questions about Zwedru

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zwedru

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Zwedru located and what are its coordinates?

Zwedru is situated in Liberia at geographic coordinates 6.0685, -8.1356 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Zwedru?

Zwedru has a recorded population of approximately 38,269 and observes the Africa/Monrovia time zone (LRD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Zwedru?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zwedru include en-LR, and the circulating currency is LRD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zwedru?

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