Lagunes

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Lagunes (literally meaning "lagoons" in French) is one of the 19 regions of Côte d'Ivoire. The region's capital is Abidjan. Covering 14,200 km², its population (2002 est.) is 4,210,200.

The region is divided into six departments: Abidjan, Alépé, Dabou, Grand Lahou, Jacqueville and Tiassalé.

Lagunes is traversed by the northwesterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

Panoramic view of Abidjan

Coordinates: 5°25′N 4°20′W / 5.417°N 4.333°W / 5.417; -4.333

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