Bushrod Island

Bushrod Island
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Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates6°21′27″N 10°47′8″W / 6.35750°N 10.78556°W / 6.35750; -10.78556
Area13.64 km2 (5.27 sq mi)
Administration
Liberia
CountyMontserrado
Demographics
Population234,596 (1996)
Pop. density17,200/km2 (44500/sq mi)

Bushrod Island is an island near Monrovia, Liberia surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Saint Paul River, the Mesurado River and Stockton Creek (a tidal channel that connects the two rivers). It contains the Freeport of Monrovia, the major national port of Liberia and a variety of businesses. It also contains numerous residential areas and government buildings. There are four towns on the island, Vai Town, New Kru Town, Logan Town and Clara Town.

Its proximity to the capital and industrial base make it an important commercial area for the country. End Point is a geographical feature on north end of Bushrod Island.