# Abengourou

> city of côte d'ivoire

**Wikidata**: [Q1044225](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1044225)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abengourou)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/abengourou

## Summary
Abengourou is a city and commune located in the Ivory Coast, situated within the Moyen-Comoé region and the Abengourou sub-prefecture. Serving as the capital of both the Moyen-Comoé and the Abengourou Department, it is a significant administrative hub with a population of 164,424 as of the 2021 census. The city is positioned at an elevation of 197 meters and maintains a twin-city relationship with Ezhou, China.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City and commune of Ivory Coast.
- **Location**: Located in Moyen-Comoé, Abengourou sub-prefecture; capital of Moyen-Comoé and Abengourou Department.
- **Country**: Ivory Coast.
- **Population (2021)**: 164,424 residents.
- **Elevation**: 197 meters above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 6.7297222, Longitude -3.4963889.
- **Timezone**: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
- **UN/LOCODE**: CIOGO.
- **Twin City**: Ezhou (partnership established in 1992).
- **Aliases**: Also known as アベンゴウロー (Japanese).

## FAQs
**What is the population history of Abengourou?**
The city has experienced steady growth over several decades. Census records show a population of 30,028 in 1975, growing to 58,974 in 1988, 79,509 in 1998, and 144,074 in 2010, reaching 164,424 by 2021.

**Where is Abengourou located geographically?**
Abengourou is situated in the Moyen-Comoé region of the Ivory Coast. It serves as the capital of the Abengourou Department and is located within the Abengourou sub-prefecture at an elevation of 197 meters.

**Does Abengourou have any international partnerships?**
Yes, Abengourou has been twinned with the city of Ezhou since 1992.

## Why It Matters
Abengourou serves as a pivotal administrative center within the Ivory Coast, functioning as the capital for both the Moyen-Comoé region and the Abengourou Department. Its consistent population growth—more than quintupling between 1975 and 2021—highlights its increasing importance as a demographic and economic hub in the region. The city also holds cultural significance, evidenced by the presence of the "Cour Royale de l'Indénié" (Royal Court of Indénié), and maintains international diplomatic ties through its long-standing sister-city relationship with Ezhou in China.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Capital**: Serves as the capital for both the Moyen-Comoé region and the Abengourou Department.
- **Demographic Growth**: Population increased from approximately 30,000 in 1975 to over 164,000 in 2021.
- **Cultural Heritage**: Home to the Cour Royale de l'Indénié, a site of traditional royalty.
- **Global Connectivity**: Maintains a twin-city relationship with Ezhou, China, established in 1992.
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Wikipedia entries for the city exist in 39 different languages.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Abengourou is a city classified as a "commune of Ivory Coast" and is located in the eastern part of the country. It lies within the **Moyen-Comoé** region and is the administrative seat (capital) of both this region and the **Abengourou Department**. The city is also the center of the **Abengourou sub-prefecture**.

Geographically, Abengourou is positioned at coordinates **6.7297222° N, 3.4963889° W**. The terrain is elevated, sitting **197 meters** above sea level. The city operates within the **Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)** zone.

### Demographics
The population of Abengourou has demonstrated significant growth over nearly fifty years, tracked through census data and estimates:
- **1975 (Census)**: 30,028
- **1988 (Census)**: 58,974
- **1998 (Census)**: 79,509
- **2010**: 144,074
- **2021 (Census)**: 164,424

### Cultural and International Relations
The city is the site of the **Cour Royale de l'Indénié** (Royal Court of Indénié), suggesting its status as a center for traditional chieftaincy or royalty in the region. 

Internationally, Abengourou is twinned with **Ezhou**, a city in China. This partnership officially began in **1992**.

### Identifiers and Digital Presence
Abengourou is indexed in numerous global databases and geographic thesauruses, reflecting its status as a recognized settlement.
- **UN/LOCODE**: CIOGO
- **Geonames ID**: 2293549
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 2189893258
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID**: 1090299
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/Abengourou
- **Freebase ID**: /m/09gr99
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2115264
- **Who's on First ID**: 421169457
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 2293549
- **Yale Lux ID**: place/77123d70-cd49-42be-8a7a-6d98a948b267
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007555238205171
- **SNARC ID**: Ranchuelo
- **PWN Encyclopedia ID**: 3865127

### Media and Wikimedia Data
The entity has a strong presence on Wikimedia projects.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Abengourou
- **Wikidata Description**: "city of côte d'ivoire"
- **Commons Category**: Abengourou
- **Site links**: The city is documented across 42 site links, with Wikipedia articles available in 39 languages including English, French, German, Japanese (アベンゴウロー), Russian, Chinese, and Arabic.
- **Images**: Includes a main image of the Cour Royale de l'Indénié and a specific page banner (Wv Abengourou banner.jpg).

## References

1. [Source](https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuvicoci.com%2Findex.php%2F2021%2F03%2F22%2Fabengourou%2F#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url)
2. [Source](https://knowledge-uclga.org/commune-d-abengourou.html)
3. [Source](https://rezoivoire.net/ivoire/villes-villages/350/a-la-decouverte-dabengourou.html)
4. [Source](http://www.collectivitesdecentralisees.gouv.ci/accueil-region-fiche.php?num=220)
5. [Source](https://www.ezhou.gov.cn/english/Overview/202209/t20220926_498671.html)
6. [Source](https://www.ezhou.gov.cn/english/Overview/202209/t20220926_498676.html)
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. [2025](http://ins.ci/RGPH2021/RGPH2021-RESULTATS%20GLOBAUX_VF.pdf)
9. GeoNames
10. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ci.htm)
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File