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Africa/Abidjan |
Abengourou time compared to Beijing time (China) |
8 hours ahead |
About Abengourou, Côte d'Ivoire
Abengourou is an important city in the eastern region of Côte d'Ivoire and the capital of the Moronou region. It is located in the southeast of the country, about 200 kilometers from the economic capital Abidjan, near the border with Ghana. The name of the city means "I can't take it anymore" and is derived from the story of the historical migration of the local Akan people.
Geography and Climate
Abengourou is located in a tropical rainforest climate zone, with an average annual temperature of about 26°C and abundant annual precipitation, which is suitable for the growth of cash crops such as cocoa and coffee. It is surrounded by the tributaries of the Comoé River, forming a fertile agricultural basin, and is known as the "Cocoa Capital" of Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic and Cultural Characteristics
The city's economy is based on cocoa cultivation and trade, and it has a large market for agricultural products. The city retains a strong traditional Akan culture, with annual royal festivals and a mix of colonial French and modern African architecture. Abengourou is also one of Côte d'Ivoire's major educational centers, with several agricultural research institutes.
Transportation and Tourism Highlights
Abidjan and Ghana are connected via the N1 highway, and there is a small airport on the outskirts of the city. Tourist resources include traditional chiefs' palaces, a market for handcrafted wood carvings, and the neighboring Comoé National Park (a World Natural Heritage Site), which attracts visitors to experience pristine rainforest ecology and indigenous culture.
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Today is 2026-02-26
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