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River Cess

Coordinates: 5°28′N 9°35′W / 5.467°N 9.583°W / 5.467; -9.583
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River Cess
River Cess is located in Liberia
River Cess
River Cess
Location in Liberia
Coordinates: 5°28′N 9°35′W / 5.467°N 9.583°W / 5.467; -9.583
Country Liberia
CountyRivercess County
Population
 (2008)
 • Total2,578
ClimateAf

River Cess is the capital city of Rivercess County, Liberia. As of the 2008 national census, the population stood at 2,578.[1] It received its original name Cestos from Portuguese traders in the early 16th century from the baskets that were produced and sold in the town. Cestos in Portuguese and Spanish means basket.

References

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  1. ^ "2008 National Population and Housing Census: Preliminary Results" (PDF). Government of the Republic of Liberia. 2008. Retrieved 2012-03-30.

5°28′N 9°35′W / 5.467°N 9.583°W / 5.467; -9.583