Place:Lastoursville, Ogooué-Lolo, Gabon

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NameLastoursville
TypeCity
Coordinates0.833°S 12.717°E
Located inOgooué-Lolo, Gabon
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Lastoursville or Mandji is a city in east-central Gabon, lying on the Ogooué River, the Trans-Gabon Railway and the N3 road. It was founded as a slave depot named Mandji, renamed Maadiville in 1883 and finally took its current name for in 1886. It grew around palm oil production and as an administrative centre, and soon became a major missionary centre. The town is also known for its caves.

The town lies at an elevation of 206 m.

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