Paynesville, Liberia

Paynesville is a suburb east of Monrovia, Liberia. It is geographically larger than the city of Monrovia and is expanding eastward along the Robertsfield Highway and northeastward beyond Red Light Market, one of the largest market areas in Liberia. Paynesville is often considered a part of the Greater Monrovia area. It was the location of the Paynesville Omega Transmitter, the highest structure of Africa, until the tower's demolition in 2011. The Liberia Broadcasting System is also located in Paynesville.NeighborhoodsPaynesville has several neighborhoods, called "communities" by residents, which are notable for their unique names. Some communities include housing estates, older settlements, while others are named after landmarks, major boulevards/roads or local leaders, while others predate the street names altogether.A.B. Tolbert CommunityDuport RoadELWAGabochopGrayjaKendejaKenny TownKing Gray TownNizohnParker-Paint PlofePolice AcademyRed Light MarketRehab RoadPeace IslandSD Cooper RoadSinda TownSKD BoulevardStephan Tolbert EstatesWamba Town