Harbel

Harbel is a town in Margibi County, Liberia. It lies along the Farmington River, about 15 miles upstream from the Atlantic Ocean.[1] It was named for the founder of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Harvey S. Firestone, and his wife, Idabelle. Since 1926, Harbel has been home to a massive natural rubber plantation which is still operated by the Firestone subsidiary of Bridgestone.[2]

Harbel
Harbel
Location in Liberia
Coordinates: 6°17′N 10°21′W
Country Liberia
CountyMargibi County
Population
 (2008)
 • Total25,309

Roberts International Airport is 2 miles southwest of Harbel.[3]

As of the 2008 census, Harbel had a population of 25,309.[4]

References
  1. "Harbel" Britannica Online Encyclopaedia
  2. "Harbel" Britannica Online Encyclopaedia
  3. "Harbel" Britannica Online Encyclopedia
  4. "Liberia: Counties, Major Cities, Towns & Urban Areas - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2019-09-06.

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