Zanzan District
Zanzan District
District du Zanzan | |
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Established | 2011 |
Capital | Bondoukou |
Area | |
• Total | 38,251 km2 (14,769 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[2] | |
• Total | 934,352 |
• Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
Zanzan District (French: District du Zanzan) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the northeast of the country. The capital of the district is Bondoukou.
Creation[]
Zanzan 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 Zanzan Region.[1]
Administrative divisions[]
Zanzan District is currently subdivided into two regions and the following departments:
- Bounkani Region (region seat in Bouna)
- Bouna Department
- Nassian Department
- Doropo Department
- Tehini Department
- Gontougo Region (region seat also in Bondoukou)
Population[]
According to the 2014 census, Zanzan District has a population of 934,352.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ a b "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.
Categories:
- Zanzan District
- Districts of Ivory Coast
- States and territories established in 2011