Savanes District
Not to be confused with Savanes Region (Ivory Coast).
| Savanes District District des Savanes | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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| Country |
 Ivory Coast |
| Established | 2011 |
| Capital | Korhogo |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 40,210 km2 (15,530 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,607,497 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
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.
Creation
Savanes District was created in an 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]
References
- 1 2 "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- 1 2 "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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Coordinates: 9°25′N 5°37′W / 9.417°N 5.617°W
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