# Man

> city of côte d'ivoire

**Wikidata**: [Q1191011](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1191011)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man,_Ivory_Coast)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/man

## Summary
Man is a city and commune located in the Ivory Coast, situated within the Tonkpi region. It serves as the capital of the Dix-Huit Montagnes and the Tonkpi districts, as well as the Man Department. With a population of 241,969 as of the 2021 census, it is recognized as a significant large human settlement associated with the Dan ethnic group.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (large human settlement) and commune of Ivory Coast.
- **Population**: 241,969 (2021 census, preferred value); previously recorded as 188,704.
- **Location**: Man Department, Tonkpi region, Dix-Huit Montagnes district, Ivory Coast.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 7.4125, Longitude -7.5536111111111.
- **Elevation**: 329 metres above sea level.
- **Timezone**: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±00:00).
- **Capital Of**: Dix-Huit Montagnes region; Man Department; Tonkpi region.
- **UN/LOCODE**: CIMJC.
- **Ethnic Group**: Dan.
- **Sister Cities**: Besançon and Port-sur-Saône.
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 127872833; Geonames ID 2284647; Freebase ID /m/020h9t.

## FAQs
**Where is the city of Man located?**
Man is located in western Ivory Coast within the Montagnes district. Geographically, it sits at coordinates 7.4125°N, 7.5536°W and has an elevation of 329 metres.

**What is the population of Man?**
According to the 2021 general census (RGPH2021), the population of Man is 241,969. Older records indicate a population of 188,704.

**What is the administrative role of Man?**
Man functions as the capital for the Dix-Huit Montagnes region, the Tonkpi region, and the Man Department. It is officially classified as a commune of Ivory Coast.

**What cultural group is associated with Man?**
The city is associated with the Dan ethnic group.

**What are the twin towns of Man?**
Man is twinned with the administrative bodies of Besançon and Port-sur-Saône.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of the Dix-Huit Montagnes region and the Tonkpi district, Man serves as a central administrative and political hub in western Ivory Coast. Its status as a commune and a "large human settlement" underscores its importance in the national hierarchy of urban centers. The city maintains international ties through its twinning with French cities Besançon and Port-sur-Saône, and it holds a distinct cultural identity primarily linked to the Dan people.

## Notable For
- Being the capital city of the Dix-Huit Montagnes (Eighteen Mountains) region.
- A significant population increase to nearly 242,000 residents by 2021.
- Its location at an elevation of 329 metres in a mountainous region.
- International cooperation links with Besançon and Port-sur-Saône in France.
- Having extensive digital and encyclopedic coverage, with sitelinks in over 30 languages including English, French, German, and Japanese.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Man is geographically positioned at a latitude of 7.4125 and a longitude of -7.5536111111111. The city sits at an elevation of 329 metres above sea level and operates within the Greenwich Mean Time (UTC±00:00) zone.

Administratively, the city is the seat of power for multiple jurisdictions. It is the capital of the **Dix-Huit Montagnes** region and the **Tonkpi** region. Furthermore, it serves as the capital of the **Man Department**. The city is officially classified as a **commune of Ivory Coast**.

### Demographics and Culture
The population of Man has shown growth over recent years. The preferred determination method, the 2021 census (RGPH2021), records the population at **241,969**. An additional source cites a population of 188,704, indicating a significant increase in the most recent count.

Culturally, the city is identified with the **Dan** ethnic group. This demographic detail is a defining characteristic of the region's social fabric.

### International Relations
Man maintains municipal partnerships with cities in France. It is officially twinned with **Besançon** and **Port-sur-Saône**. The latter reference is noted in sources citing Port-sur-Saône's municipal content.

### Digital and Encyclopedic Identifiers
Man possesses a wide array of unique identifiers across global databases and library systems:
- **Standard Codes**: UN/LOCODE **CIMJC**; OpenWeatherMap City ID **2284647**; Who's on First ID **421189377**.
- **Library Authorities**: Library of Congress Authority ID **n82234620**; VIAF ID **127872833**; Canadiana Name Authority ID **ncf12006388**; National Library of Israel J9U ID **987007557430505171**.
- **Encyclopedia Entries**: Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID **place/Man-Cote-dIvoire**; Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online ID **man-20**; PWN Encyclopedia ID **3937050**.
- **Database IDs**: Geonames ID **2284647**; Freebase ID **/m/020h9t**; GNS Unique Feature ID **-2124197**; BBC Things ID **f22553f6-f7e3-4d11-9d73-fe078bf09369**.

### Media and Online Presence
The entity is represented visually by a main image (**Man_CIV_3713.jpg**) and a page banner (**Wv_Man_banner.jpg**). It is categorized under **Category:Man, Ivory Coast** on Wikimedia Commons and has a locator map available (**Map_Man.png**).

The city's Wikipedia presence is extensive, with articles in 30 languages, including English (**Man, Ivory Coast**), French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese. It also has an associated store ID on Google Play (**Man_-_by_i_Elfenbenskysten**). The topic is linked to Wikidata with a sitelink count of 35.

## References

1. [Source](https://cotedivoirenews.ci/cote-divoire-tout-sur-la-commune-de-man-dans-la-region-de-tonkpi/)
2. [Source](https://man-ville.net/2021/07/24/departement-de-man-les-nouveaux-membres-du-corps-prefectoral-presentes/)
3. [Source](https://fr.getamap.net/cartes/cote_d_ivoire/dix-huit_montagnes/_man_departementde/)
4. [Source](http://www.ville-port-sur-saone.fr/content/view/105/156/)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. [RGPH-2021 RÉSULTATS GLOBAUX](https://plan.gouv.ci/assets/fichier/RGPH2021-RESULTATS-GLOBAUX-VF.pdf)
7. [2022](http://ins.ci/RGPH2021/RGPH2021-RESULTATS%20GLOBAUX_VF.pdf)
8. [Source](https://man-ville.net/ville-de-man/)
9. GeoNames
10. BBC Things