Ferkessédougou

Ferkessédougou (often shortened to Ferké) is a city in northern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Ferkessédougou Department. It is also the seat of Tchologo Region in Savanes District and a commune. Ferkessédougou is the second-most populous city in northern Ivory Coast, after Korhogo.

Ferkessédougou
City, sub-prefecture, and commune
Nickname: 
Ferké
Ferkessédougou
Location in Ivory Coast
Coordinates: 9°35′N 5°12′W
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictSavanes
RegionTchologo
DepartmentFerkessédougou
Area
  Total2,200 km2 (800 sq mi)
Elevation
316 m (1,037 ft)
Population
 (2021 census)
  Total160,267
  Density73/km2 (190/sq mi)
  City
55,910
 (2014 census)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
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