Touba, Ivory Coast

Touba
Town, sub-prefecture, and commune
Touba
Location in Ivory Coast
Coordinates: 8°17′N 7°41′W / 8.283°N 7.683°W / 8.283; -7.683Coordinates: 8°17′N 7°41′W / 8.283°N 7.683°W / 8.283; -7.683
Country  Ivory Coast
District Woroba
Region Bafing
Department Touba
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 33,188
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)

Touba is a town in western Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Touba Department. It is also a commune and the seat of Bafing Region in Woroba District.

Touba is a market town known for its stilt dancing, which takes place in nearby villages. It is viewed as the capital of the Mahouka people. The town is served by Mahana Airport.

Notes

  1. "Côte d'Ivoire". geohive.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.


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