Savanes Region (Ivory Coast)

Savanes Region
Région des Savanes
Region (defunct)

Country  Ivory Coast
Regional capital Korhogo
Area
  Total 40,323 km2 (15,569 sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Savanes Region is a defunct region of Ivory Coast. Until 2011, it was one of 19 first-level subdivision regions. The region's capital was Korhogo and its area was 40,323 km².[1] Since 2011, the area formerly encompassed by the region is co-extensive with Savanes District.[2]

Administrative divisions

Savanes Region was divided into four departments: Boundiali, Ferkessédougou, Korhogo, and Tengréla.

Abolition

Savanes Region was abolished as part of the 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast. The area formerly encompassed by the region is co-extensive with Savanes District.

References

  1. "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  2. Décret n° 2011-263 du 28 septembre 2011 portant organisation du territoire national en Districts et en Régions.

Coordinates: 9°30′N 5°30′W / 9.500°N 5.500°W / 9.500; -5.500

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