# Touba

> city of côte d'ivoire

**Wikidata**: [Q2308752](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2308752)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touba,_Ivory_Coast)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/touba-q2308752

## Summary
Touba is a city located in the Ivory Coast. It serves as the capital of the Bafing Region and the Touba Department. The city had a population of 55,013 as of 2021.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Ivory Coast
- **Population:** 55,013 (2021)
- **Location:** Capital of the Bafing Region and located in the Touba Department
- **Coordinates:** 8.2833° N, -7.6833° W
- **Elevation:** 452 metres above sea level
- **Timezone:** UTC±00:00
- **UN/LOCODE:** CITOZ
- **Twin Town:** Lons-le-Saunier (since 1985)
- **Classification:** City (large human settlement)

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Touba?**
Touba is situated in the Ivory Coast within the Touba Department. It holds the administrative role of being the capital of the Bafing Region.

**What demographic and physical data is available for Touba?**
As of 2021, the city has a recorded population of 55,013. It is positioned at an elevation of 452 metres above sea level with coordinates 8.2833° latitude and -7.6833° longitude.

**Does Touba have international relationships?**
Yes, Touba is twinned with the administrative body of Lons-le-Saunier, a relationship that has been in place since 1985.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of the Bafing Region, Touba serves as a significant administrative center within the Ivory Coast. Its designation as a city and departmental capital highlights its importance in regional governance and infrastructure. The city maintains international cultural ties through its twinning with Lons-le-Saunier, established in 1985, facilitating cross-cultural exchange. Its specific geographic and demographic tracking, including a distinct UN/LOCODE (CITOZ), underscores its relevance in trade and logistical contexts.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative capital of the Bafing Region.
- A long-standing twinning relationship with Lons-le-Saunier, initiated in 1985.
- A specific elevation of 452 metres, distinguishing its physical geography.
- Recognition under the UN/LOCODE system with the code CITOZ.

## Body

### Administrative and Political Status
Touba is officially classified as a city, defined as a large human settlement. It functions as the capital of the Bafing Region. Administratively, it is located within the Touba Department. The city's political and administrative significance is documented by references to the Bafing Region.

### Geography and Physical Characteristics
The city is geographically positioned at a latitude of 8.2833333333333 and a longitude of -7.6833333333333. It sits at an elevation of 452 metres above sea level. The standard timezone for the region is UTC±00:00.

### Demographics
According to records with a point in time of 2021, Touba has a population of 55,013.

### International Relations
Touba maintains a twinning relationship with the administrative body of Lons-le-Saunier. This partnership was established with a start time of 1985.

### Identifiers and Codes
Touba is identified by numerous international codes and identifiers:
- **UN/LOCODE:** CITOZ
- **Geonames ID:** 2280376
- **Who's on First ID:** 421176887
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID:** 2280376
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2128485
- **VIAF ID:** 125556784
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID:** 1090420
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n85189141
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007557747405171
- **Freebase ID:** /m/04lcm6v
- **SNARC ID:** 1472

### Media and Linguistic Presence
The city is represented in media with an image available via Wikimedia Commons depicting "Cielevage." It has a Wikipedia title "Touba, Ivory Coast" and a corresponding Wikidata description "city of côte d'ivoire." The Wikipedia entry exists in 20 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and N'Ko, among others. The content is associated with the Commons category "Touba, Ivory Coast." The entity has a sitelink count of 21.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.rezoivoire.net/ivoire/villes-villages/4504/la-ville-de-touba.html)
2. [Source](https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/cncdext/dyn/public/atlas/rechercheAtlasFrance.html?criteres.collectiviteId=24313)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. GeoNames
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ci.htm)
7. [Source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cielevage.jpg)
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File