Kong, Ivory Coast
Kong
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Kong is a town in northern
(1710–1895).Natural history
Kong known as "Pkon" is in the sub-Saharan
History
Kong emerged as a trading centre when
The Juula traders brought with them their trading skills and connections, and transformed Kong into an African international market for the exchange of northern desert goods, such as salt and cloth, and southern forest exports such as cola nuts, gold, and slaves.
As Kong grew prosperous from trade its early rulers from the Taraweré clan combined Juula and Senufo traditions, and extended their authority over the surrounding region.
Kong Empire
In 1710, Seku Ouattara (Wattara), a Dioula warrior, invaded the area and conquered the city of Kong with his cavalry. He established himself as ruler and, under his authority, the city rose from a small city-state to the capital of the great Kong Empire. It held sway over much of the region for over 150 years.
19th century
In 1881,
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A mosque in Kong, 1892.
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People and costume of Kong, 1892.
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Map of Kong, 1892.
Features
Despite the Kong Empire's fall from power, their 17th century landmark Kong Friday Mosque survived. In the 20th century, Kong was largely rebuilt in a traditional earthen
The far north-eastern portion of the sub-prefecture is within the borders of Comoé National Park.
In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Kong was 29,190.[5]
Villages
The 18 villages of the sub-prefecture of Kong and their population in 2014 are:[1]
- Djangbanasso (5 462)
- Kobada (1 323)
- Kong (11 774)
- Manogota (2 397)
- Djégnéné (964)
- Fassélémou (1 677)
- Kongodjan (173)
- Kongolo Sobara (283)
- Kongolo Tolo (1 543)
- Koundou (159)
- Limonon (432)
- Loronzo (166)
- Niangbakala (343)
- Paraka (565)
- Pongala (625)
- Sanzilo (357)
- Tiéménin (621)
- Tossienso (326)
References
- ^ a b Citypopulation.de Population of the localities in the sub-prefecture of Kong
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast
- ^ About African History: Timeline - Ivory Coast history Archived 2015-12-16 at the Wayback Machine; accessed 4.01.2011
- ^ "Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d'Ivoire". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "RGPH 2014, Répertoire des localités, Région Tchologo" (PDF). ins.ci. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
Bibliography
- Baumann, Gerd (2004) Grammars of Identity/Alterity: A Structural Approach
- Appiah, Kwame (2003) Africana: The Concise Desk Reference
- Forrest, Joshua (2004) Subnationalism in Africa: Ethnicity, Alliances, and Politics