Biankouma
Biankouma is a town in western Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and seat of Biankouma Department in Tonkpi Region, Montagnes District. Biankouma is also a commune.
The town is divided into old and new towns, the old town buildings being heavily ornamented. Biankouma is also known for its fetish houses and Goua dances. Mont Sângbé National Park lies near the town.
In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Biankouma was 71,470.
The twenty seven villages of the sub-prefecture of Biankouma and their population in 2014 are: • # Biankouma (17 922)
• # Biétondié (89)
• # Dingouin (2 029)
• # Dio (1 705)
• # Fondépleu (92)
• # Gan 1 (2 052)
• # Gan 2 (1 932)
The town is divided into old and new towns, the old town buildings being heavily ornamented. Biankouma is also known for its fetish houses and Goua dances. Mont Sângbé National Park lies near the town.
In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Biankouma was 71,470.
The twenty seven villages of the sub-prefecture of Biankouma and their population in 2014 are: • # Biankouma (17 922)
• # Biétondié (89)
• # Dingouin (2 029)
• # Dio (1 705)
• # Fondépleu (92)
• # Gan 1 (2 052)
• # Gan 2 (1 932)
Map - Biankouma
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Country - Côte_d'Ivoire
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Before its colonization by Europeans, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 and was consolidated as a French colony in 1893 amid the European Scramble for Africa. It achieved independence in 1960, led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who ruled the country until 1993. Relatively stable by regional standards, Ivory Coast established close political-economic ties with its West African neighbours while maintaining close relations with the West, especially France. Its stability was diminished by a coup d'état in 1999, then two civil wars—first between 2002 and 2007 and again during 2010–2011. It adopted a new constitution in 2016.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr | 0 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |