Overview
Tounkarata is a sub-prefecture in the Lola Prefecture in the Nzérékoré Region of south-eastern Guinea. The road is not paved; therefore the border crossing is difficult to access during the rainy season.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Tounkarata [Guinea] Gbapleu [Ivory Coast] |
Province or District |
Nzerekore / Lola |
Nearest Town or City
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Lola 42 km |
Latitude |
7.610711 |
Longitude |
-8.310711 |
Managing Authority/Agency |
Customs Authority |
Contact Person |
N/A |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Gbessia International Airport 1,064 km Truck: 2 days Car: 1 and half day |
Nearest Port |
Port Autonome of Conakry 1,074 km Truck: 2 days Car: 1 and half day |
Nearest Major Market
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Nzérékoré 82 km Truck: 4 hours Car: 2 hours |
Other Information
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There are no weighing bridges en-route. Fueling stations are available along the road. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
TUESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
THURSDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
FRIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
SATURDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
SUNDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS |
Rainy season |
Daily Capacity
The borders were closed during the Ebola outbreak in 2014/2015. Private cars are not provided a separate lane.
Customs Clearance
In order to obtain a customs clearance, all the documents should be prepared and approved by the Customs authority in Conakry, then transmitted to the regional customs office respectively. A copy should be made available at the border post by the requester/transporter. The waybill and commercial invoice are the main documents requested by the customs at the border. There are no fees per truck but trucks should have a laissez-passer and insurance card.
Other Relevant Information
An inspection is done on each truck.
For information on border crossing contact information, please see the following link: 4.1 Guinea Government Contact List