Vallée du Bandama District
"Vallée du Bandama" redirects here. For the defunct region of Ivory Coast, see Vallée du Bandama Region.
| Vallée du Bandama District District de la Vallée du Bandama | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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| Country |
 Ivory Coast |
| Established | 2011 |
| Capital | Bouaké |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 28,518 km2 (11,011 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,440,826 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Vallée du Bandama District (French: District de la Vallée du Bandama) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the north-central corner of the country. The capital of the district is Bouaké.
Creation
Vallée du Bandama District was created in an 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast.[3] The territory of the district was composed of the former Vallée du Bandama Region.[1]
Administrative divisions
Vallée du Bandama District is currently subdivided into two regions and the following departments:
- Gbêkê Region (region seat also in Bouaké)
- Hambol Region (region seat in Katiola)
Population
According to the 2014 census, Vallée du Bandama District has a population of 1,440,826.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Districts of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)". Statoids.com. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- 1 2 "Côte d'Ivoire". GeoHive.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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Coordinates: 8°8′N 5°6′W / 8.133°N 5.100°W
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