Zanzan Region

Zanzan Region is a defunct region of Ivory Coast. From 1997 to 2011, it was a first-level subdivision region. The region's capital was Bondoukou and its area was 38,251 km².[1] Since 2011, the area formerly encompassed by the region is co-extensive with Zanzan District.[2]

Not to be confused with Zanzan District.
Zanzan Region
Région du Zanzan
Defunct region of Ivory Coast
1997–2011

Location of Zanzan Region in Ivory Coast
CapitalBondoukou
Area 
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38,251 km2 (14,769 sq mi)
History 
• Established as a first-level subdivision
1997
• Disestablished
2011
Today part ofZanzan District

Administrative divisions

At the time of its dissolution, Zanzan Region was divided into four departments: Bondoukou, Bouna, Nassian, and Tanda.

Abolition

Zanzan Region was abolished as part of the 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast. The area formerly encompassed by the region is now the same territory as Zanzan 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.
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