Korhogo- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Korhogo, the fourth-largest city in Côte d'Ivoire, serves as the administrative center of Savanes District and Poro Region. It is a key economic hub in the north, known for cotton, kapok, agriculture, and diamond trade. Founded in the 14th century by the Senufo patriarch Nangui, it remains a cultural heartland for the Senufo people. Notable sites include the Péléforo Gbon Coulibaly Regional Museum, the woodcarvers' quarter, a bustling market, and a mosque. The city experiences a tropical climate, averaging 26.6°C, with peak rainfall from May to October. Korhogo Airport (HGO/DIKO) connects it domestically via a 2,100-meter runway. The landscape features Mont-Korhogo in the southwest.