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Ghana–Ivory Coast Border
The Ghana–Ivory Coast border is 720 km (447 m) in length and runs from the tripoint with Burkina Faso in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the south. Description The border starts in the north at the tripoint with Burkina Faso on the Black Volta river, following this river southwards. The border then follows a straight line overland orientated to south-east, before turning south-west via a series of irregular lines. The border then follows a broad arc, composed predominately of overland lines as well as some streams, before reaching the Tano River. The border then follows the Tano as it flows to the south-west into Aby Lagoon; it then runs along the southern shore of the adjoining Lake Tendo, before veering southwards overland down to the Atlantic coast. History Europeans had begun exploring the coast of Ghana (then referred to as the Gold Coast) from the 15th century, and it became the centre of a various trading networks, notably in gold and slaves; Germany, Sweden, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koffikro
Koffikro is a village in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is in the sub-prefecture of Adaou, Aboisso Department, Sud-Comoé Region, Comoé District Comoé District (; , named for the Komoé River) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the southeast corner of the country, bordering Ghana to the east, Zanzan District to the north, Lacs Distri .... Until 2012, Koffikro was in the commune of Ahigbé-Koffikro, named after Koffikro and the nearby village of Ahigbé. In March 2012, Ahigbé-Koffikro became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bianouan
Bianouan is a town in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of Aboisso Department in Sud-Comoé Region, Comoé District Comoé District (; , named for the Komoé River) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the southeast corner of the country, bordering Ghana to the east, Zanzan District to the north, Lacs Distri .... Bianouan was a commune until March 2012, when it became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 March 2012. In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Bianouan was 49,647. ...
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Transua
Transua is a town in the far east of Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Transua Department in Gontougo Region, Zanzan District Zanzan District (, ) is one of fourteen Districts of Ivory Coast, administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the northeast of the country. The capital of the district is Bondoukou. Creation Zanzan District was created in .... Transua is also a commune. In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Transua was 36,200. Villages The thirty two villages of the sub-prefecture of Transua and their population in 2014 are: Notes Sub-prefectures of Gontougo Communes of Gontougo {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bondoukou
Bondoukou (var. Bonduku, Bontuku) is a city in northeastern Ivory Coast, 420 km northeast of Abidjan. It is the seat of both Zanzan District and Gontougo Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Bondoukou Department. Bondoukou is situated near the border with Ghana, just across the border from the Ghanaian town of Sampa. The city lies at the junction of the main A1 highway, with roads to Sorobango to the north and Ghana to the east. History Founding The area that would become Boundoukou was originally inhabited by the Gbin, Loro and Nafana clans. The town was founded by Soninke Wangara merchants (the ancestors of the Dyula people) in the mid 18th century shortly before or immediately following the destruction of Bighu at the hands of the Ashanti Empire. Bonduku became the "premier settlement of the Bighu Juula after the collapse of the older town." "This town was established by the major part of the inhabitants of Bego...the Hausa have given i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kineta, Ivory Coast
Kineta is a village in north-eastern Ivory Coast. It is in the sub-prefecture of Ondéfidouo, Bouna Department, Bounkani Region, Zanzan District. Kineta is near the border with Ghana Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to t .... Kineta is at an altitude of 310 metres (1020 feet). The population within of Kineta is approximately 596. References Populated places in Zanzan District Populated places in Bounkani {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bouna, Ivory Coast
Bouna (also spelled Buna) is a town in north-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Bouna Department. It is also the seat of Bounkani Region in Zanzan District and a commune. Near Bouna is the Comoé National Park and the Ghanaian border. The main town of the Lobi people, Bouna is known for the vernacular architecture of the fortress-style adobe compounds in surrounding villages. The town is served by its own dirt-runway airport. This bush landing strip mainly serves the United Nations. In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Bouna was 94,883. History Early History At its founding Bouna was a Koulango and Dyula village. In the late 16th century Bouna was conquered by the king named Naa Zokuli who had Dagomba prince Darigu Damda, who married the local chief's daughter. Their son Bounkani founded the royal dynasty of Bouna. Bouna was a "highly centralized kingdom based on military districts administered by princes" who exploited the local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Town, Ghana
New Town is a village in the Jomoro district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana, adjacent to the border with Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest List of ci .... The major highway that runs through the village is Half Assini - New Town Rd. External links and sources New Town (Ghana) Populated places in Jomoro Municipal District {{WesternRegionGH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half Assini
Half Assini, also known as Awiane, is a small town and is the capital of Jomoro Municipal District, a municipality in the Western Region of Ghana. It is the hometown of Kwame Nkrumah's father. Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana The president of the Republic of Ghana is the elected head of state and head of government of Ghana, as well as commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces. The current president of Ghana is John Mahama, who won the 2024 presidential elect ..., had attended elementary school at Half Assini. The town is closer to the western border of Ghana, has white sand beaches and is known for its numerous tourist sites. One of Half Assini's chiefs, Anthony Kwaw, was best friends with Ghana's first president in school.Touring Ghana - Western Region The British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elubo
Elubo is a town in the Jomoro district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana, and is located near the border with the Ivory Coast. 2021 census indicate that, Elubo have a settlement population of 23,952 people. The current '' Omanhene'' of Elubo is Nana Kesse Panyin III. The mayor of the town, along with the district, is Hon. Louisa Iris Arde. Administration The town has a mayor–council form of government. The mayor (executive chief) is appointed by the president of Ghana and approved by the town council, the Jomoro Municipal Assembly. The current mayor of Elubo and the district as a whole is Hon. Louisa Iris Arde. Demographics The town, along with the district as a whole, are predominantly religious making up 92% of the population with the largest religions being Christianity (84.1), Islam (7.3%), and traditional religions (1.2%). The largest ethnic groups who resided in the town are the Akan, Nzema, Fantis, and Ewe. Economy The biggest economic sector ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jema
Jema is the administrative capital of Kintampo-South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana. It has an estimated population of about 7,868, while the total District population stands at 93,600. The town is known for the Jema High School. The school is the only second cycle 96px, alt=Logo with stylized stars, Logo alt=Map of Europe, encompassing the entire Bologna zone, 256px, Bologna zone The Bologna Process is a series of ministerial meetings and agreements between European countries to ensure comparability in ... institution in the district. The only Government Hospital in the district is located in Jema. Mansie, Amoma, Anyima and Apesika, also communities in the district have Health Centers. The district has only one Rural Bank, which is an agency of the Kintampo Rural Bank. The Bank is located at Jema. Agriculture is a major occupation where yams, maize, cassava are some of the major crops produced and cash crops such as cashew and mangoes. Jema has a weekly market ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
