Biankouma

Biankouma
Town, sub-prefecture, and commune
Biankouma

Location in Ivory Coast

Coordinates: 7°44′N 7°37′W / 7.733°N 7.617°W / 7.733; -7.617Coordinates: 7°44′N 7°37′W / 7.733°N 7.617°W / 7.733; -7.617
Country  Ivory Coast
District Montagnes
Region Tonkpi
Department Biankouma
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 51,269
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

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.

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  1. "Côte d'Ivoire". geohive.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.


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