Savanes Region (Ivory Coast) Explained

Native Name:Région des Savanes
Conventional Long Name:Savanes Region
Common Name:Savanes
Subdivision:Region
Nation:Ivory Coast
Status Text:Defunct region of Ivory Coast
Capital:Korhogo
Year Start:1997
Year End:2011
Event Start:Established as a first-level subdivision
Image Map Caption:Location of Savanes Region in Ivory Coast
Stat Area1:40210

Savanes Region is a defunct region of Ivory Coast. From 1997 to 2011, it was a first-level subdivision region. The region's capital was Korhogo and its area was 40,210 km2.[1] Since 2011, the area formerly encompassed by the region is co-extensive with Savanes District.[2]

Administrative divisions

At the time of its dissolution, Savanes Region was divided into seven departments: Boundiali, Ferkessédougou, Korhogo, Kouto, Ouangolodougou, Sinématiali, 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 now the same territory as Savanes District.

Notes and References

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