Savanes Region (Ivory Coast)
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| Savanes Region Région des Savanes |
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| Defunct region of Ivory Coast | |||||
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| Location of Savanes Region in Ivory Coast | |||||
| Capital | Korhogo | ||||
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| • | Established as a first-level subdivision | 1997 | |||
| • | Disestablished | 2011 | |||
| Area | 40,210 km2 (15,525 sq mi) | ||||
| Today part of | Savanes District | ||||
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 four departments: Boundiali, Ferkessédougou, Korhogo, 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.
References
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Regions of Ivory Coast (pre-2011)
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 Communes and towns of Savanes Region (pre-2011) |
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Capital: Korhogo
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| Boundiali Department | ||
| Ferkessédougou Department | ||
| Korhogo Department | ||
| Tingréla Department | ||
