Paynesville, Liberia
Paynesville
Paynesward | |
|---|---|
Paynesville Location in Liberia | |
| Coordinates: 6°17′N 10°43′W / 6.283°N 10.717°W | |
| Country | Liberia |
| County | Montserrado County |
| Settled | 19th century (as Americo-Liberian settlement) |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Corporation |
| • Mayor | Robert Soluntul Bestman |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 317,693 |
| Most populous municipality in Liberia per 2008 census | |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
| Website | https://paynesvillecitycorporation.com/ |
Paynesville (sometimes Paynesward) is a city in Montserrado County, Liberia, and part of the Greater Monrovia area. It lies directly east of Monrovia, along the main route to Roberts International Airport. Paynesville is a major commercial hub, home to the large Red Light Market, and hosts significant national landmarks such as the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.