Buchanan
LiberiaLR
City in Grand Bassa County, Liberia
Buchanan, also previously known as Grand Bassa on some maps, is the third largest city in Liberia, lying on Waterhouse Bay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2008 census, Buchanan had a population of 34,270. Of this, 16,984 were male and 17,286 female.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 25,731
- Coordinates
- 5.877, -10.050
- Timezone
- Africa/Monrovia
- Elevation
- 77 m
Overview of Buchanan
In Liberia, Buchanan stands out as a low-key town. With 25,731 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and nightlife.
Things to do in Buchanan
Culture in Buchanan
(13)The culture shortlist for Buchanan: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cemeteries. It is a direct read of Buchanan's activity profile. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Buchanan
(13)Looking for nature? Buchanan has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 13 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buchanan.
Nightlife in Buchanan
(4)On the nightlife side, Buchanan offers Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Buchanan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Buchanan
(3)Sports in Buchanan covers Biking, Hiking and Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buchanan.
Adventure in Buchanan
(2)Buchanan's adventure entries include Climbing and Off Road Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Buchanan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Buchanan
(2)Our data lists Farms and Hammam as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buchanan.
Shopping in Buchanan
(1)Buchanan's shopping entries include Food. Everything listed here comes from what Buchanan is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Buchanan
(2)Under other activities, Buchanan is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buchanan.
Best time to visit Buchanan
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Buchanan through a larger town in Liberia; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Monrovia.
Similar destinations
Places near Buchanan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buchanan known for?
- Buchanan is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Liberia with around 25,731 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Buchanan?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cemeteries in Buchanan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Buchanan?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Buchanan located?
- Administratively, Buchanan sits in Liberia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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