Lastoursville
GabonGA
Place in Ogooué-Lolo Province, Gabon
Lastoursville or Mandji is a city in east-central Gabon, lying on the Ogooué River, the Trans-Gabon Railway and the N3 road. It was founded as a slave depot named Mandji, renamed Maadiville in 1883 before being named for François Rigail de Lastours in 1886. It grew around palm oil production and as an administrative centre, and soon became a major missionary centre. The town is also known for its caves.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,340
- Coordinates
- -0.817, 12.708
- Timezone
- Africa/Libreville
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Lastoursville
Lastoursville — a tiny locality in Gabon — is worth a place on your map. About 8,340 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Lastoursville
Nature in Lastoursville
(14)Lastoursville records Caves, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Lakes under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Lastoursville is actually tagged with. Altogether 14 options are tagged here.
Culture in Lastoursville
(5)Our data lists Cathedrals, Docks, Historical Sites, Mines and Religious Sites as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Lastoursville's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Lastoursville
(5)Under water sports, Lastoursville is tagged with Diving, Rafting, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lastoursville.
Family in Lastoursville
(3)For family, expect Aquariums, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Lastoursville's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Lastoursville
(3)For nightlife, expect Events, Music and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lastoursville.
Sports in Lastoursville
(3)Lastoursville records Running, Skateboard and Slopes under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Lastoursville is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Lastoursville
(1)Under adventure, Lastoursville is tagged with Boat Rides. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lastoursville.
Shopping in Lastoursville
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Lastoursville's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Lastoursville
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Lastoursville stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Lastoursville are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Gabon. Time zone: Africa/Libreville.
Similar destinations
Places near Lastoursville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lastoursville known for?
- Lastoursville, in Gabon, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,340 residents.
- What can you do in Lastoursville?
- Recorded activities in Lastoursville include Caves, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lastoursville?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Lastoursville stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Lastoursville located?
- Lastoursville is located in Gabon. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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