Kong, Ivory Coast

Kong is a town in northern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Kong Department in Tchologo Region, Savanes District. Kong is also a commune. It was the capital of the Kong Empire (1710–1895).

Kong
Kpon
Town, sub-prefecture, and commune
Kong
Location in Ivory Coast
Coordinates: 9°9′N 4°37′W
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictSavanes
RegionTchologo
DepartmentKong
Elevation
328 m (1,076 ft)
Population
 (2021 census)
  Total33,391
  Town
11,774
 (2014 census)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)
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