What Is the Highest Mountain in Côte d'Ivoire?

The highest mountain in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is Mount Richard-Molard, also known as Mount Nimba, which stands at 5,748 feet (1,752 meters) above sea level. It is located on the border between the Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Guinea and is the highest peak in both countries as well as the highest in the Nimba Range.

Ivory Coast's Highest Mountain & Peak

Name: Mount Nimba (French: Mont Nimba).
Elevation: 1,752 meters (5,748 feet) above sea level
Location: On the border between Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, part of the Nimba Mountain Range
Region: Western Côte d’Ivoire, near the town of Danané
UNESCO Status: Part of the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1981) due to its rich biodiversity.

Interesting Fact

Jacques Richard-Molard: Named after Jacques Richard-Molard, a French geographer who died on the mountain in 1951.
Mont Nimba: The mountain’s name comes from the local Dan language (Nimba means "water source").
The summit of Mount Richard-Molard is located right on the border between Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire, making it the highest point for both countries.
The Ivory Coast side of Mount Nimba is less visited than Guinea’s, but equally ecologically significant.

Beyond being a geographic high point, Mount Nimba is crucial for its ecological value, harboring many endemic species. It's also known for its rich iron ore deposits, which unfortunately pose a threat to its protected status.

Top 10 Highest Mountains In the Ivory Coast

Rank	Highest Mountains in the Ivory Coast	Elevation
1	Mount Richard-Molard (Nimba)	5,748 feet
2	Mont Zo	3,753 feet
3	Mont No	3,510 feet
4	Mont Zan	3,497 feet
5	Sangrou	3,448 feet
6	Mont Groba	3,231 feet
7	Mont Tonkoui	3,209 feet
8	Kourouba	3,082 feet
9	Mont Ba	3,072 feet
10	Bou	3,060 feet

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