District of Ivory Coast
District in Ivory Coast
Vallée du Bandama District
District de la Vallée du Bandama |
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Country | Ivory Coast |
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Established | 2011 |
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Capital | Bouaké |
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• Total | 28,518 km2 (11,011 sq mi) |
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• Total | 1,964,929 |
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• Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
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ISO 3166 code | CI-VB |
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HDI (2022) | 0.554[3] medium · 5th of 14 |
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Vallée du Bandama District (French: District de la Vallée du Bandama, [va.le dy bɑ̃.da.ma], "Bandama Valley") is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the north-central part of the country. The capital of the district is Bouaké.
Creation
Vallée du Bandama District was created in a 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast.[4] The territory of the district was composed of the former Vallée du Bandama Region.[1]
Location
The district is located in the north-central part of the country, it borders from north, going clockwise Savanes District, Zanzan District,
Lacs District, Sassandra-Marahoué District, Woroba District
Administrative divisions
Vallée du Bandama District is currently subdivided into two regions and the following departments:
Population
According to the 2021 census, Vallée du Bandama District has a population of 1,964,929.[2]
References
8°8′N 5°6′W / 8.133°N 5.100°W / 8.133; -5.100