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	GMT (UTC+0)

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 the 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

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

Departments and sub-prefectures of Bafing Region, Woroba District

Regional seat: Touba

Koro Department	Booko* Borotou* Koro* Mahandougou Niokosso

Ouaninou Department	Gbélo Gouékan Koonan* Ouaninou* Saboudougou Santa

Touba Department	Dioman Foungbesso Guintéguéla* Touba*

* also a commune

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