Makokou

Makokou
Coat of arms
Makokou
Location in Gabon
Coordinates: 0°34′N 12°52′E / 0.567°N 12.867°E / 0.567; 12.867
Country Gabon
ProvinceOgooué-Ivindo Province
DepartmentIvindo
Government
 • MayorAndre Nkoghe Ella
Elevation
1,010 ft (308 m)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
13,881

Makokou is the regional capital of the Ogooué-Ivindo province in Gabon. Its coordinates are 0°34′N 12°52′E / 0.567°N 12.867°E / 0.567; 12.867. Its altitude is 308 m. Its population in 2004 is around 16,600.

The city lies on the Ivindo River and the N4 road. It grew around iron ore mining and lies near the Ivindo National Park.

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