Savanes District

Savanes District (French: District des Savanes, [sa.van], "Savannahs") is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the northernmost part of the country. The capital of the district is Korhogo.

Savanes District
District des Savanes
Country Ivory Coast
Established2011
CapitalKorhogo
Area
 • Total40,200 km2 (15,500 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[2]
 • Total2,159,434
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Main street in Korhogo

Creation

Savanes 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 Savanes Region.[1]

Administrative divisions

Savanes District is currently subdivided into three regions and the following departments:

Population

According to the 2021 census, Savanes District has a population of 2,159,434.[2] the population of Savanes is almost entirely muslim.[4]

References

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