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16-462: Bouaké (or Bwake , N’ko : ߓߐ߰ߞߍ߫ Bɔ̀ɔkɛ́ ) is the second-largest city in Ivory Coast , with a population of 740,000 (2021 census). It is the seat of three levels of subdivision — Vallée du Bandama District , Gbêkê Region , and Bouaké Department . The city is located in the central part of Ivory Coast about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Lake Kossou , the country's largest lake. It

32-404: A whole is beginning to turn to its original state before the rebel conflict. Additionally, banks have opened new branches and supermarkets have returned to normal operation. The government is stimulating this regrowth through policies, such as price floors, and projects to increase trade, including the construction of a highway to connect Bouake to the nation's capital, Yamoussoukro. The city has

48-596: Is a list of cities in Ivory Coast . Only the 40 most populous cities are listed here. [REDACTED] Media related to Cities in Ivory Coast at Wikimedia Commons Bouak%C3%A9 Airport On June 29, 2007, Guillaume Soro , the prime minister of Côte d'Ivoire, was targeted by rocket and Kalashnikov fire upon his landing at the Bouaké Airport. Four people were killed and ten others were wounded. This Vallée du Bandama District location article

64-777: Is a sub-prefectures of Bouaké Department ; the surrounding suburbs that are outside of the city limits are also organised into a sub-prefecture known as "Bouaké-SP". Bouaké is also a commune . The subdivision of the city is as follows North East:- Dougouba, Liberté, Kodiakoffikro, Attienkro, Dar-es-salam 2 and 3, Camp Militaire, Belleville 1 and 2, Sokoura, IDESSA, Kanakro North West:- Koko, Lycée Municipal, Zone industrielle, Tièrèkro, Gonfreville, Niankoukro, Aéroport, Konankankro, Allokokro, Mamianou, Kamounoukro, Dar-es-salam 1, Tolla Kouadiokro, Beaufort South East:- Nimbo, Air France 1 2 and 3, N'Gouatanoukro, Kennedy South West:- N'Gattakro, Ahougnanssou, Broukro 1 and 2, Houphouët-ville, N'Dakro Center:- Commerce The local stadium of Bouaké

80-608: Is approximately 350 kilometres (220 mi) north of Abidjan on the Abidjan-Niger Railway and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Yamoussoukro , the capital of the country. For the name of the city Bouaké, there are two possible origins: In the 1800s a group related to the Akan , the Assabou and Baoulé settled in the vicinity of where Bouaké was, initially the village was named Gbèkèkro, so named after

96-531: Is the Stade Bouaké also known as the Stadium of Peace, it was constructed in 1984 for the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations , it will be one of the host stadiums for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and renovation on the stadium started in 2020 in preparation for the event. The stadium capacity before renovation was 35,000, this will increase to 40,000 for the event The local team is called Bouaké FC and plays in

112-873: The Bouaké Airport located north-west of the city with a 3,300 metres (10,800 ft) runway. Located on the line of the railway which connects Abidjan to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, the city has the Railway Station Bouaké operated by Sitarail . The roads that connect Bouaké are the A3 and the A8 going clockwise from the north the A3 connects Katiola and with Korhogo on the A12 eastwards with further destinations in Burkina Faso and Mali . Eastwards

128-815: The Stade Bouaké People that have represented the Ivorian national football team that were born in Bouaké are the Brothers Kolo Touré and Yaya Toure , Abdul Razak (footballer) and Lassina Diabaté Bouaké is twinned with: The 130 villages of the sub-prefecture of Bouaké-SP and their population in 2014 are: 7°41′N 5°1′W  /  7.683°N 5.017°W  / 7.683; -5.017 List of cities in Ivory Coast Download coordinates as: This

144-617: The A10 starts in Bouaké and connects to Ghana and to Bondoukou via the A1 northwards and Abengourou southwards. The A8 connects to Abengourou northwards on the A1 and Abidjan southwards. A3 Southbound connects to the political capital Yamoussoukro and the economic capital Abidjan . A8 westbound goes to Beoumi and Lake Kossou continuing to Man and Danané with further destinations in Liberia and Guinea . The Université Alassane Ouattara

160-476: The Côte d'Ivoire army. Korhogo , 225 kilometres (140 miles) north of Bouaké, was also targeted. In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Bouaké-SP was 71,949. Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies Bouaké's climate as tropical wet and dry (Aw). The city features a lengthy wet season spanning the months of March through October, and a shorter harmattan -influenced dry season that covers

176-579: The State took back control of Bouake after the 2010-2011 election, the economy moved into a state of reconstruction. Roads were repaved after years of neglect, which allowed the transportation of goods to become an easier task. Cash crops such as cotton and cashews started to be transported in higher quantities to be processed in Bouake. Singapore-based Olam opened a cashew processing plant in Bouake in 2012, which accounts for nearly 2400 jobs. The agribusiness as

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192-488: The leader of the Baoulé, Gossan Kwa Gbeke and kro meaning town or settlement of. Bouaké was established as a French military post in 1899 and has been an administrative center since 1914. French and United Nations peacekeepers currently reside in the city as part of an enforced ceasefire between the rebel-held north and the government-held south. After the attempt to overthrow the president Laurent Gbagbo had failed,

208-489: The near decade long rebel rule that started in 2002. Many companies either shut down or relocated to Abidjan, Ivory Coast's coastal economic hub. These events resulted in the 60% reduction in formal employment. For example, the city's biggest textile mill, the Gonfreville Establishment, saw an employment decrease of 1200 workers, an 80% reduction. Economic recovery was slow until the early 2010s. After

224-597: The rebel forces FN ( forces nouvelles ) led by Guillaume Soro made Bouaké their center of control. Subsequently, Bouaké University, opened in 1996, was closed down in September 2002. Financed by Unesco , the university reopened in April, 2005. On 4 November 2004, governmental forces used Sukhoi-25s to raid the city as an opening movement towards "territorial liberation", according to Captain Jean-Noël Abbey of

240-461: The remaining 4 months. Despite the lengthy wet season, Bouaké does not see the level of rainfall experienced in Abidjan. Bouaké on average sees roughly 1,100 millimetres (43 in) of precipitation annually. Tobacco products, building materials, and textiles are produced, and cotton sisal and rice are processed. Gold, mercury, and manganese are found nearby. The overall economy was shaken during

256-514: Was founded in 1992. Primary Schools Public Secondary Schools Public Semi-Public Private Public Colleges Private Colleges The most common places of worship are Muslim mosques. There are also Christian churches and temples : Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké ( Catholic Church ), United Methodist Church Ivory Coast ( World Methodist Council ), Union of Missionary Baptist Churches in Ivory Coast ( Baptist World Alliance ), Assemblies of God . The city itself

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