Place:Odienné, Odienné, Denguélé, Côte d'Ivoire

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NameOdienné
Alt namesOdiennésource: Getty Vocabulary Program
TypeCity
Coordinates9.6°N 7.533°W
Located inOdienné, Denguélé, Côte d'Ivoire
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Odienné is a town in the northwestern part of Ivory Coast. It is the seat of both Denguélé District and Kabadougou Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Odienné Department.

The town of Odienné was founded by Malinké people under Vakaba Touré. Later, Samory Touré founded a support base in the town. Features of Odienné include a large mosque, nearby gold mines, and Vakaba Touré's tomb located in Odienné.[1]

The town is served by Odienné Airport. The Stade Municipal is a multi-purpose stadium in the town. St. Augustine Cathedral serves as the cathedral and headquarters for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Odienné, of which Antoine Koné is the bishop.

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