Zanzan District
Zanzan District
District du Zanzan | |
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| Country |  Ivory Coast |
| Established | 2011 |
| Capital | Bondoukou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38,200 km2 (14,700 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,344,865 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
Zanzan District (French: District du Zanzan, [zɑ̃.zɑ̃]) 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] The name derives from the Zanzan dynasty who ruled in Gyaman.
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 2021 census, Zanzan District has a population of 1,344,865.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ a b Citypopulation.de Population of the districts of Ivory Coast
- ^ Décret n° 2011-263 du 28 septembre 2011 portant organisation du territoire national en Districts et en Régions.
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