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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Monrovia |
BUCHANAN time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
Introduction to Buchanan, Liberia
Buchanan is a major port city in the West African country of Liberia, located on the Atlantic coast, and is the country's second largest city after the capital, Monrovia. As the county capital of Grand Bassa County, Buchanan is Liberia's main iron ore export hub and its economy is highly dependent on mining.
History and Economy
Buchanan was founded in 1835 by the American Colonization Society and named after Thomas Buchanan, an early colonist. The city's core industry is the mining and export of iron ore, and it has the largest port in Liberia, the Port of Buchanan, which specializes in transporting iron ore from mining areas such as the Nimba Mountains. Rubber farming is also an important pillar of the local economy.
Geography and Transportation
Buchanan is located at the mouth of the St. John's River, about 110 kilometers from Monrovia. The city's infrastructure includes a port, railroad and road network that connects the inland mining areas to the coastal ports. Despite the devastation of the civil war, Buchanan is gradually regaining its status as a regional logistics center.
Status and Challenges
Buchanan currently faces challenges such as aging infrastructure and dependence on a single industry for employment, but remains a key engine for Liberia's economic development, thanks to its natural deep-water harbor and mineral resources. The city has a population of about 50,000, with agriculture and port services as the main sources of livelihood.
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Today is 2026-02-25
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