| Harbel | |
|---|---|
  HarbelLocation in Liberia | |
| Coordinates: 6°17′N 10°21′W / 6.283°N 10.350°W / 6.283; -10.350 | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| County | Margibi County |
| Population | |
| • Total | 25,309 |
Harbel is a town in Margibi County, Liberia. It lies along the Farmington River, about 15 miles upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. 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.
Roberts International Airport is 2 miles southwest of Harbel.
As of the 2008 census, Harbel had a population of 25,309.
See also
References
- ^ "Harbel" Britannica Online Encyclopaedia
- "Harbel" Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- "Liberia: Counties, Major Cities, Towns & Urban Areas - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
6°17′N 10°21′W / 6.283°N 10.350°W / 6.283; -10.350
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