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AfricaCôte d'IvoireComoé District

Grand-Bassam

Comoé District, Côte d'Ivoire · Africa

About Grand-Bassam

Grand-Bassam sits on the route: 10 minutes from Azuretti.

Grand-Bassam is a town located in Comoé District, Côte d'Ivoire. With a population of 96,797, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Grand-Bassam sits in Côte d'Ivoire. It's in the Africa/Abidjan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Grand-Bassam to your route.

About Grand-Bassam

Grand-Bassam (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ basam]) is a town in southeastern Ivory Coast, lying east of Abidjan. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Grand-Bassam Department; it is also a commune. During the late 19th century, Grand-Bassam was briefly the French colonial capital of Ivory Coast. Because of its

Read more outstanding examples of colonial architecture and town-planning, and the juxtaposition of the colonial town with a traditional Nzema village, the historic center of Grand-Bassam was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Grand-Bassam was 124,567.

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Where is Grand-Bassam located?

Grand-Bassam is located in Comoé District, Côte d'Ivoire, Africa. The coordinates are 5.2118 latitude, -3.7388 longitude.

What is the population of Grand-Bassam?

Grand-Bassam has a population of approximately 96,797 people, making it a town in Côte d'Ivoire.

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Quick Information

Population
96,797
Continent
Africa
Country
Côte d'Ivoire
Region
Comoé District
Timezone
Africa/Abidjan
Coordinates
5.2118, -3.7388

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AfricaCôte d'IvoireComoé DistrictTown

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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Grand-Bassam.

Azuretti

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

4 km awayPop. 1,514

Mondoukou

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

7 km awayPop. 1,814

Ebra

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

7 km awayPop. 1,043

Elokaté

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

9 km awayPop. 3,503

Modeste

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

10 km awayPop. 2,567

Eloka To

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

10 km awayPop. 2,940

Nougoussi

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

10 km awayPop. 1,384

Pamafrique

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

14 km awayPop. 3,019

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