Aboisso

Aboisso
city

Palm oil factory in Aboisso
Aboisso

Location in Côte d'Ivoire

Coordinates: 5°28′N 3°12′W / 5.467°N 3.200°WCoordinates: 5°28′N 3°12′W / 5.467°N 3.200°W[1]
Country  Côte d'Ivoire
Region Sud-Comoé Region
Population (2004)
  Total 40,400
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Abiosso is the main town of Aboisso Department of Côte d'Ivoire, located in the Sud-Comoé Region. The city's population is primarily composed of the Anyi Sanwi ethnic group, a branch of the Akan people. Once part of the Krindjabo kingdom, the city also served as a staging point for Marcel Treich-Laplène's early explorations of Côte d'Ivoire. The city is served by Aboisso Airport.

Communes

References

  1. "Ivory Coast Cities Longitude & Latitude". sphereinfo.com. Retrieved 18 November 2010.