Official Name: | Tuzon |
Pushpin Map: | Liberia |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Liberia |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Liberia |
Subdivision Type1: | County |
Subdivision Name1: | Grand Gedeh County |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Tchien District |
Leader Title1: | Peter Solo |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Coordinates: | 6.1736°N -8.25°W |
Blank Name: | Climate |
Blank Info: | Am |
Tuzon is a small town in south-eastern Liberia, situated in Grand Gedeh County. It is located twelve miles north of Zwedru, the county seat.[1] Tuzon is a stronghold of the Krahn people.
It is mainly known as the birthplace of former President Samuel Doe, the country's 21st president.[1] [2]
In 1990 during the Liberian Civil War, Tuzon was ravaged by the rebel army of Charles Taylor, who seven years later became president. Local residents fled to Côte d'Ivoire.[1]