Bingerville
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city, former national capital
Bingerville is a city in south eastern Côte d'Ivoire, lying on the Ébrié Lagoon. Originally a market town, it grew as the capital of the then colony from 1909 until 1934. It is named after Louis-Gustave Binger, a former French colonial governor. 2005 estimates place the town's population at 83,105.
Many colonial buildings survive in the town, which is also known for its botanical gardens.
Bingerville is home to the Military Academy known as EMPT (Ecole Militaire Preparatoire Technique).
Many colonial buildings survive in the town, which is also known for its botanical gardens.
Bingerville is home to the Military Academy known as EMPT (Ecole Militaire Preparatoire Technique).
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingerville
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 5°21'26"N 3°53'10"W
- Abidjan 29 km
- Sekondi-Takoradi 228 km
- Yamoussoukro 233 km
- Obuasi 260 km
- Kumasi 287 km
- Bouaké 300 km
- Accra 399 km
- Korhogo 504 km
- Tamale 561 km
- Monrovia 776 km
- Adjin Lagoon 6.5 km
- Cocody 10 km
- Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport 11 km
- Marcory 13 km
- Port-Bouët 14 km
- Adjamé 15 km
- Plateau 15 km
- Abobo 19 km
- Banco National Park 19 km
- Yopougon 22 km