Zanzan District
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.
Zanzan District
District du Zanzan | |
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| Country |  Ivory Coast |
| 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) |
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
- "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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