Biankouma | |
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Town, sub-prefecture, and commune | |
Location in Ivory Coast | |
Coordinates: 7°44′N 7°37′W / 7.733°N 7.617°WCoordinates: 7°44′N 7°37′W / 7.733°N 7.617°W | |
Country | Ivory Coast |
District | Montagnes |
Region | Tonkpi |
Department | Biankouma |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 51,269 |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Biankouma is a town in western Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and seat of Biankouma Department in Tonkpi Region, Montagnes District. Biankouma is also a commune.
The town is divided into old and new towns, the old town buildings being heavily ornamented. Biankouma is also known for its fetish houses and Goua dances. Mont Sângbé National Park lies near the town.