Grand-Bassam is a town in southeastern Ivory Coast, lying east of Abidjan. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Grand-Bassam Department; it is also a commune. During the late 19th century, Grand-Bassam was briefly the French colonial capital of Ivory Coast. Because of its outstanding examples of colonial architecture and town-planning, and the juxtaposition of the colonial town with a traditional Nzema village, the historic center of Grand-Bassam was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.
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In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Grand-Bassam was 124,567.
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Towns around Grand-Bassam
- Bonoua17 km NE
- Bingerville23 km NW
- Koumassi27 km W
- Marcory30 km W
- Abidjan33 km NW
- Abobo38 km NW
- Ahigbé Koffikro45 km NE
- Anyama47 km NW
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