Lofa County has six political sub-divisions, namely: Salayea, Zorzor, Voinjama, Kolahun, Foya and Vahun; one Township, Zogolomai, and one additional pending District, Quadru Gboni. The capital of Lofa is Voinjama. At least six of Liberia’s tribes (Lorma, Kissi, Gbondi, Mende, Mandingo and Kpelle) are resident in Lofa County.

Traditional culture remains strong in Lofa with the Poro and Sande societies still playing a critical role in the education and initiation of boys and girls. The two largest tribes are the Lorma and Gbandi, which are largely Christian and Muslim respectively.

The two coexisted peacefully prior the conflict, but current issues of land ownership, traditional practices and power sharing have led relations to deteriorate. Before the war, Lofa was considered the “breadbasket” of Liberia as a result of its high level of food production, especially of rice, the national staple food.