# Akok

> town in Woleu-Ntem, Gabon

**Wikidata**: [Q2829115](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2829115)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akok)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/akok

## Summary
Akok is a town located in the Woleu-Ntem province of Gabon. It is classified as both a city and a border city. Akok is situated within the Komo-Mondah Department.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: Akok is located in the West African nation of Gabon.
- **Administrative Location**: The town is situated within the Komo-Mondah Department, which is part of the Woleu-Ntem province.
- **Geographical Coordinates**: Akok is located at latitude 1.9830555555556 and longitude 11.453888888889.
- **Instance Of**: Akok is classified as a "city" and a "border city."
- **GeoNames ID**: The unique identifier for Akok in the GeoNames geographical database is 2402477.
- **Who's on First ID**: The identifier for Akok in the Who's On First gazetteer is 1209328679.
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: The identifier for Akok in the GEOnet Names Server (GNS) is -1323822.
- **Freebase ID**: The entity identifier from the deprecated Freebase knowledge graph is `/m/05f8_1s`.
- **Wikipedia Presence**: Akok has Wikipedia articles in multiple languages, including English (en), French (fr), Persian (fa), Chinese (zh), and Zulu (zu).
- **Sitelink Count**: The entity for Akok has 5 sitelinks connecting it across different Wikimedia projects.
- **Wikidata Description**: The official description on Wikidata is "town in Woleu-Ntem, Gabon."

## FAQs
**Where is Akok located?**
Akok is a town in the Komo-Mondah Department of Gabon's Woleu-Ntem province. Its precise geographic coordinates are 1.9830555555556° N latitude and 11.453888888889° E longitude.

**What type of settlement is Akok classified as?**
Akok is classified as a "city," indicating it is a significant human settlement. It also holds the specific classification of a "border city," suggesting its proximity to an international boundary.

**How can Akok be identified in external databases?**
The town is registered in several major geographical databases. Its unique identifier in the GeoNames database is 2402477, and its identifier in the Who's On First gazetteer is 1209328679.

## Why It Matters
As an officially recognized settlement, Akok is a point of human activity and administration within Gabon. Its designation as a border city indicates it plays a role in regional transit and cross-border relations, contributing to the economic and social dynamics of the Woleu-Ntem province. The town's presence in multiple international databases, such as GeoNames and Wikidata, underscores its established identity as a geographic entity, facilitating its use in mapping, research, and data systems.

## Notable For
- Being classified specifically as a "border city" within Gabon.
- Its recognition across multiple authoritative geographical databases, including GeoNames and the GEOnet Names Server.

## Body
### Geographic Classification and Location
Akok is defined as a city and, more specifically, a border city. It is situated in the West African country of Gabon. Administratively, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Komo-Mondah Department within the larger Woleu-Ntem province.

### External Database Identifiers
Akok is cataloged in several global databases with unique identifiers:
- Its **GeoNames ID** is 2402477.
- Its **Who's on First ID** is 1209328679.
- Its **GNS Unique Feature ID** is -1323822.
- It was also previously identified in the Freebase knowledge graph under the ID `/m/05f8_1s`.

### Wikimedia Presence
The entity for Akok exists on Wikidata with a description describing it as a "town in Woleu-Ntem, Gabon." It is connected to 5 sitelinks across Wikimedia projects. Wikipedia features articles about Akok in five languages: English, French, Persian, Chinese, and Zulu.

## References

1. GeoNames