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A geographic record of vulcaniser shops across West Africa — currently documenting locations within Ghana and Burkina Faso. Plotted from GPS coordinates gathered in the field, the Atlas maps the spatial distribution of roadside repair across urban, peri-urban, and regional landscapes, revealing the density, clustering, and mobility of an economy that keeps cities moving. The Atlas is a living document, updated as fieldwork continues.
Disclaimer
The Vulcaniser Atlas and Afrobutylism Studio operate strictly as a research and documentation initiative. We maintain no official or legal affiliation with the independent vulcanisers, tradespeople, or site operators featured on this platform. The geographic data and location markers are provided for informational and archival purposes only. Visitors who choose to travel to or engage with any listed location do so entirely at their own discretion and risk. Afrobutylism Studio assumes no liability for personal safety, property, or any transaction occurring at these sites.
Many vulcanisers are migratory — their shops move, close seasonally, or relocate without notice. We update the atlas as shops relocate and as we are alerted, through ongoing fieldwork and community reports. We recommend confirming availability before travelling to any listed site.