Makokou | |
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  Makokou Location in Gabon | |
| Coordinates: 0°34′N 12°52′E / 0.567°N 12.867°E | |
| Country |  Gabon |
| Province | Ogooué-Ivindo Province |
| Department | Ivindo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andre Nkoghe Ella |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 13,881 |
Makokou is the regional capital of the Ogooué-Ivindo province in Gabon. Its coordinates are 0°34′N 12°52′E / 0.567°N 12.867°E. Its altitude is 308 m. Its population in 2004 is around 16,600.
The city lies on the Ivindo River and the N4 road. It grew around iron ore mining and lies near the Ivindo National Park.