Harbel

Harbel
Harbel
Location in Liberia
Coordinates: 6°17′N 10°21′W / 6.283°N 10.350°W / 6.283; -10.350
Country Liberia
CountyMargibi County
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
25,309

Harbel is a town in Margibi County, Liberia. It lies along the Farmington River, about 15 miles (24 km) 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 vast natural rubber plantation which is still operated by the Firestone subsidiary of Bridgestone.

Roberts International Airport is 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Harbel.

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

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