Rivercess County is situated in central Liberia, bordered by Grand Bassa County to the southwest, Grand Kru County to the southeast, and Margibi County to the northwest. The county capital is Cestos City. Rivercess County was established in 1984 when it was carved out of Grand Bassa County with a population of 124,653 (2022 Census). The economy of Rivercess County, like many other areas in Liberia, is mostly based on agriculture. Residents engage in subsistence farming, cultivating crops such as rice, cassava, and other staples. As with many other parts of Liberia, there have been ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in Rivercess County, including roads and basic services to enhance connectivity and the overall living conditions of the population. Access to education and healthcare services is crucial for the well-being of the population. Efforts are made to improve these social services in the county.
In Rivercess County (Yarpah’s Town, Little Liberia, and Cestos), Youth Crime Watch of Liberia implemented a 9-month Community Security and Peacebuilding Project with funding support from UNDP Liberia: