Koné is a

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in the North Province of

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, a special collectivity of

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in the

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. Koné is the provincial seat of the North Province.

Geography

Climate

Koné has a

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(

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''Aw''). The average annual temperature in Koné is . The average annual rainfall is with February as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around , and lowest in July, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Koné was on 12 February 1954; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 21 July 1997.

Politics and regional development

Koné is the seat of the government of the Northern Province, dominated since the Province was established by pro-Independence politicians. The aim has been to develop Koné and neighbouring towns into an economic growth pole, anchored by the large Koniambo project and nickel mine. The idea has been to give Kanak peoples job opportunities independent from France and the loyalist Southern Province. This 'VKP' zone is now established, with a marked increase in business activity, construction, and public facilities (library, cinema, swimming pool) since the mid 2000s.

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