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Bondoukou

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bondoukou month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bondoukou are typically July, August and November, with average daytime highs around 28–32°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and September the wettest (about 166 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January34.020.0210.7
February35.321.81610.4
March34.123.2989.4
April32.923.21169.7
May31.722.91249.6
June29.822.01468.5
July28.521.51167.5
August28.221.31327.1
September28.921.41667.6
October30.621.61279.2
November32.321.64110.2
December33.020.51110.4

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What is being reported around Bondoukou

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People and places shaping Bondoukou

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Past and future events in Bondoukou

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Protection Treaty Signing

    French officer Treich-Laplène signed a Protectorate treaty with the Abron king of Bondoukou on 13 November 1888

  2. Samorian Occupation

    Bondoukou fell to Samori between September 1895 and July 1897

  3. Secondary School Strikes

    In 1980, the town became prominent as the home of the first secondary school strikes by students opposed to the PDCI-RDA government

  4. JNSP Sixth Edition Distinctions

    70 functionaries and state agents of the Gontougo region were distinguished at the Bondoukou town hall on June 25, 2026, during the closing of the sixth edition of the Journées nationales du service public (JNSP)

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Timité Sekou (born 1985)

    Ivorian footballer

  • Timité Sekou

    Ivorian footballer born in Bondoukou

Historical figures

  • Treich-Laplène

    French officer who signed a Protectorate treaty with the Abron king of Bondoukou on 13 November 1888

  • Louis Gustave Binger

    French explorer whose historic house is located in Bondoukou

  • Samori

    Conquered Bondoukou between September 1895 and July 1897 and established headquarters in the town

Local business and employers

  • Scaraboutou sports de Bondoukou

    Ivorian second division football club based in Bondoukou

  • Soko Airport

    Airport located in Bondoukou with IATA code BDK

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Bondoukou, in brief

Bondoukou is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bondoukou took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bondoukou

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bondoukou

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bondoukou

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bondoukou

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bondoukou

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bondoukou

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bondoukou

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bondoukou located and what are its coordinates?

Bondoukou is situated in Ivory Coast at geographic coordinates 8.0402, -2.8000, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bondoukou?

Bondoukou has a recorded population of approximately 141,568 and observes the Africa/Abidjan time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bondoukou?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bondoukou include FR-CI, with XOF used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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