Harbel is a town in Margibi County, Liberia. It lies along the Farmington River, about 15 miles (24km) upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. It was named for the founder of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Harvey S. Firestone, and his wife, Idabelle. Since 1926, Harbel has been home to a vast natural rubber plantation which is still operated by the Firestone subsidiary of Bridgestone.

Roberts International Airport is 2 miles (3.2km) southwest of Harbel.

As of the 2008 census, Harbel had a population of 25,309.

See also

• Firestone Hydroelectric Project

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