| Savanes Region Région des Savanes | |
|---|---|
| Defunct region of Ivory Coast | |
| 1997–2011 | |
 Location of Savanes Region in Ivory Coast | |
| Capital | Korhogo |
| Area | |
• | 40,210 km2 (15,530 sq mi) |
| History | |
• Established as a first-level subdivision | 1997 |
• Disestablished | 2011 |
| 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 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.
References
- ↑ "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ↑ Décret n° 2011-263 du 28 septembre 2011 portant organisation du territoire national en Districts et en Régions.
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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 | ||
| Boundiali Department | | |
| Ferkessédougou Department | ||
| Korhogo Department | ||
| Tingréla Department | ||
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