River Cess | |
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  River Cess Location in Liberia | |
| Coordinates:5°28′N9°35′W / 5.467°N 9.583°W /5.467; -9.583 | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| County | Rivercess County |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 2,578 |
| Climate | Af |
River Cess is the capital city ofRivercess County,Liberia. As of the 2008 national census, the population stood at 2,578.[1] It received its original name Cestos fromPortuguese traders in the early 16th century from the baskets that were produced and sold in the town.Cestos in Portuguese and Spanish means basket.
