Time zone GMT (UTC+0) Population 91,319 (2014) | Local time Thursday 3:12 AM Team ES Bingerville | |
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Weather 26°C, Wind SW at 5 km/h, 96% Humidity Points of interest Lycée de Garçons de Bingerville, Small Seminar De Binge, Jardin botanique de Binger | ||
Bingerville is a town in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a suburb of Abidjan and is one of four sub-prefectures of Abidjan Autonomous District. Bingerville is also a commune. The town is about 10 kilometres east of Abidjan and lies on the Ébrié Lagoon.
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Map of Bingerville, The Ivory Coast
Originally a market town, Bingerville grew as the capital of the French colony from 1909 until 1934. It is named after Louis-Gustave Binger, a former French colonial governor. Many colonial buildings survive in the town, which is also known for its botanical gardens.
Villages in the sub-prefecture include Eloka.
Bingerville is home to École militaire préparatoire technique (EMPT), a military academy.
Prior to the 2011 reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast, Bingerville was part of the Lagunes Region.