# Franceville

> City in Gabon, West Africa

**Wikidata**: [Q459369](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459369)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franceville)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/franceville

## Summary
Franceville is a city in Gabon, West Africa, and serves as the capital of the Haut-Ogooué Province. It is known by the native name *Franceville*, and is also referred to as Masuku (its former name) and 法蘭西城 in Chinese contexts.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Franceville is located in Gabon, in the Haut-Ogooué Province.
- **Population**: As of 2013, the population was approximately 110,568.
- **Coordinates**: Franceville is located at 1.6333°S, 13.5833°E.
- **Country**: Franceville is in **Gabon**, a country in West Africa.
- **Region**: It is part of the Mpassa Department.
- **Historical Significance**: First settled in the late 19th century during the French colonial era.
- **Cultural Significance**: The city is known for its role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region and its historical connection to the French colonial period.
- **Languages**: The city is referred to in French, English, and local languages such as "Masuku" and 法蘭西城.
- **Twinning**: Franceville is twinned with Vire, a town in Normandy, France, since 1983.
- **Image**: The city is represented by the image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Franceville.jpg.
- **Locator Map**: The map of the city can be found at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Franceville.
- **Population Data**: The population of the city was recorded as 110,568 in 2013.
- **UN/LOCODE**: The UN/LOCODE for the city is GAMVB.
- **Geonames ID**: 2400555.
- **VIAF ID**: 131380378.
- **Languages**: The city is also known in multiple languages including French, English, and local languages such as "Masuku" and "法蘭西城".
- **Cultural Context**: The city is part of the global network of cities and is twinned with Vire, France.
- **Notable for**: Its role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region in the Haut-Ogooué region of Gabon.

## FAQs
1. **What is the population of Franceville?**  
   As of 2013, the population was approximately 110,568.

2. **Where is the city located?**  
   It is located in Gabon, in the Haut-Ogooué region.

3. **What is the city known for?**  
   It is known for its role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region and its historical connection to the French colonial era.

4. **What is the name of the city?**  
   The city is also known as "Masuku" and "法蘭西城".

5. **What is the city's population?**  
   The population of the city is approximately 110,568.

6. **What is the city's location?**  
   The city is located in the Haut-Ogooué region of Gab on.

7. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region?**  
   The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.

8. **What is the city's twinning?**  
   The city is twinned with Vire, France.

9. **What is the city's image?**  
   The image of the city is available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Franceville.jpg.

10. **What is the city's coat of arms?**  
    The city's coat of arms is available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_arms_of_Franceville,_Gabon.svg.

11. **What is the city's locator map?**  
    The city's locator map is available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/GA-Franceville.png.

12. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.

13. **What is the city's population?**  
    The city's population is approximately 110,568.

14. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.

15. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.

16. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.

17. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.

18. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.

19. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.

20. **What is the city's role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region?**  
    The city plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.

## Why It Matters
Franceville plays a significant role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region and the Haut-Sumbah region. It is also known for its role in the development of the region of the same name.

## Notable For
- **Notable for its role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.**
- **Notable for its role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.**
- **Notable for its role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.**
- **Notable for its role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.**
- **Notable for its role in the development of the Haut-Sumbah region.**
- **Notable for its role in the development of the Haut-Ogooué region.**

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/index2.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mays-mouissi.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F07%2FRecensement-general-de-la-population-et-des-logements-de-2013-RGPL.pdf%2Findex.html#federation=archive.wikiwix.com&tab=url)
4. GeoNames
5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ga.htm)
6. Quora