Bouaké, Commercial center in central Ivory Coast
Bouaké functions as a major transportation hub connecting the southern and northern regions of Ivory Coast through railways and roadways at 312 meters elevation.
Established as a French military post in 1899, the settlement expanded into an administrative center by 1914 and grew from 3,600 residents in 1921.
The local markets display a range of traditional crafts, including masks, bronzes, and Senufo textiles that represent the regional artistic traditions.
The city contains multiple educational institutions, including Université Alassane Ouattara, along with numerous primary and secondary schools serving the local population.
The Gonfreville Establishment, founded in 1922 near Bouaké, maintains its position as the oldest and largest textile manufacturing facility in Ivory Coast.
Location: Bouaké Department
Inception: 1899
Elevation above the sea: 312 m
Shares border with: Katiola
Address: Bouake, Côte d'Ivoire Bouake
GPS coordinates: 7.68333,-5.03306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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