Denguélé District
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Denguélé District District du Denguélé |
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Country | Ivory Coast |
Established | 2011 |
Capital | Odienné |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 20,997 km2 (8,107 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[2] | |
• Total | 289,779 |
• Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
Denguélé District (French: District du Denguélé) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the northwest corner of the country. The capital of the district is Odienné.
Creation
Denguélé 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 Denguélé Region.[1]
Administrative divisions
Denguélé District is currently subdivided into two regions and the following departments:
- Folon Region (region seat in Minignan)
- Kabadougou Region (region seat also in Odienné)
Population
According to the 2014 census, Denguélé District has a population of 289,779,[2] making it the least populated district of the country.
References
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