Savanes District
Savanes District (French: District des Savanes) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the northernmost part of the country. The capital of the district is Korhogo.
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Established | 2011 |
Capital | Korhogo |
Area | |
• Total | 40,210 km2 (15,530 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[2] | |
• Total | 1,607,497 |
• Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
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Main street in Korhogo
Creation
Savanes District was created in a 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast.[3] The territory of the district was composed of the former Savanes Region.[1]
Administrative divisions
Savanes District is currently subdivided into three regions and the following departments:
- Bagoué Region (region seat in Boundiali)
- Poro Region (region seat also in Korhogo)
- Tchologo Region (region seat in Ferkessédougou)
Population
According to the 2014 census, Savanes District has a population of 1,607,497.[2]
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References
- "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- "Côte d'Ivoire". GeoHive.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- Décret n° 2011-263 du 28 septembre 2011 portant organisation du territoire national en Districts et en Régions.
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