Bas-Sassandra District (French: District du Bas-Sassandra; [ba.sa.sɑ̃d.ʁa], "Lower Sassandra") is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the southwest part of the country. The capital of the district is San-Pédro.
Bas-Sassandra District District du Bas-Sassandra | |
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| Country |  Ivory Coast |
| Established | 2011 |
| Capital | San-Pédro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28,350 km2 (10,950 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,687,176 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) |
Creation
The district was created in a 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast.[3] Its territory is composed of the former region of Bas-Sassandra with the addition of the department of Fresco, which was transferred from the region of Sud-Bandama.[4]
Administrative divisions
Bas-Sassandra District is currently subdivided into three regions and the following departments:
- Gbôklé Region (region seat in Sassandra)
- Nawa Region (region seat in Soubré)
- San-Pédro Region (region seat also in San-Pédro)
Population
According to the 2021 census, Bas-Sassandra District has a population of 2,687,176.[2]
References
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