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References
- 1 2 Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services. Population 2008, 2014 by County, District, Clan and Households, Liberia
- ↑ Republic of Liberia. Montserrado County Development Agenda 2008-2012
- ↑ UNMIL. DIXVILLE TOWNSHIP GETS NEW POLICE DEPOT
- ↑ Rural Africana. African Studies Center, Michigan State University. 1971. p. 80.
- ↑ Executive Mansion. President Weah Makes further Appointments in Government
- 1 2 National Electoral Commission. Montserrado County Electoral District No.11 2017