Sipilou
Sipilou (also known as Siquita) is a town in the far west of Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and seat of Sipilou Department in Tonkpi Region, Montagnes District. Sipilou is also a commune. Less than three kilometres to the west of the town is a border crossing with Guinea.
In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Sipilou was 22,417.
The 8 villages of the sub-prefecture of Sipilou and their population in 2014 are:
* 1) Bloma (1 254)
* 2) Séma (1 495)
* 3) Sipilou (5 705)
* 4) Gaba (1 393)
* 5) Glangoualé (1 289)
* 6) Glanlé (5 077)
* 7) Koulalé (3 654)
In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Sipilou was 22,417.
The 8 villages of the sub-prefecture of Sipilou and their population in 2014 are:
* 1) Bloma (1 254)
* 2) Séma (1 495)
* 3) Sipilou (5 705)
* 4) Gaba (1 393)
* 5) Glangoualé (1 289)
* 6) Glanlé (5 077)
* 7) Koulalé (3 654)
Map - Sipilou
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Country - Côte_d'Ivoire
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Before its colonization by Europeans, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 and was consolidated as a French colony in 1893 amid the European Scramble for Africa. It achieved independence in 1960, led by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who ruled the country until 1993. Relatively stable by regional standards, Ivory Coast established close political-economic ties with its West African neighbours while maintaining close relations with the West, especially France. Its stability was diminished by a coup d'état in 1999, then two civil wars—first between 2002 and 2007 and again during 2010–2011. It adopted a new constitution in 2016.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr | 0 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |