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Sub-prefectures Of Ivory Coast
Sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast () are the fourth-level administrative subdivisions of the country. There are currently 510 sub-prefectures. They were created in 2011, when the administrative subdivisions of Ivory Coast were reorganised. In Ivory Coast, there are 14 first-level districts (including two autonomous districts) sub-divided into 31 regions, which are sub-divided into 108 departments (), which are further sub-divided into 510 sub-prefectures. The sub-prefectures contain more than 8000 villages nationwide. Where needed, multiple villages have been combined into 197 communes. The two autonomous districts are not divided into regions, but they do contain one or more departments as well as sub-prefectures and communes. Two areas of the country are not subdivided into sub-prefectures. First, the urban portion the Autonomous District of Abidjan—constituting Abidjan City proper—contains no sub-prefectures, only communes, although the more rural areas of the Autonomou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcory
Marcory is a suburb of Abidjan, Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest List of ci .... It is one of the 10 urban communes of the city. Marcory is one of four communes of Abidjan that are entirely south of Ébrié Lagoon, the others being Treichville, Koumassi, and Port-Bouët. References Communes of Abidjan Suburbs in Ivory Coast {{Abidjan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bas-Sassandra District
Bas-Sassandra District (; , "Lower Sassandra River, Sassandra") is one of fourteen Districts of Ivory Coast, administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the southwest part of the country. The capital of the district is San Pédro, Ivory Coast, San-Pédro. Creation The district was created in a 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast. Its territory is composed of the former region of Bas-Sassandra Region, Bas-Sassandra with the addition of the department of Fresco Department, Fresco, which was transferred from the region of Sud-Bandama. Administrative divisions Bas-Sassandra District is currently subdivided into three Regions of Ivory Coast, regions and the following departments of Ivory Coast, departments: * Gbôklé Region (region seat in Sassandra) ** Fresco Department ** Sassandra Department * Nawa Region (region seat in Soubré) ** Buyo Department ** Guéyo Department ** Méagui Department ** Soubré Department * San-Pé ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kossou
Kossou is a town in central Ivory Coast. Since 2013, it has been one of two sub-prefectures of Yamoussoukro Department, Yamoussoukro Autonomous District. The town is named after nearby Lake Kossou Lake Kossou () is Côte d'Ivoire's largest lake. It lies on the Bandama River in the center of the country. It is an artificial lake, created in 1973 by damming the Bandama River at Kossou (the Kossou Dam). Some 75,000 Baoulé people were displ .... Kossou was a commune until March 2012, when it became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 March 2012. Villages in the sub-prefecture i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro (; , locally ) is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 212,670. Located north-west of Abidjan, the district of Yamoussoukro covers among rolling hills and plains. Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of Ivory Coast in 1983, although the former capital Abidjan retains several political functions. Prior to 2011, what is now the district of Yamoussoukro was part of Lacs Region. The district was created in 2011 and is split into the departments of Attiégouakro and Yamoussoukro. In total, the district contains 169 settlements. Yamoussoukro is a sub-prefecture in Yamoussoukro Department and is also a commune: since 2012, the city of Yamoussoukro has been the sole commune in the autonomous district of Yamoussoukro. History Prehistory Stone tools found in the country from hundreds of thousands of years ago show that the area around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lolobo, Yamoussoukro
Lolobo is a town in central Ivory Coast. Since 2009, it has been one of two sub-prefectures of Attiégouakro Department, Yamoussoukro Autonomous District Yamoussoukro (; , locally ) is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 212,670. Located north-west of Abidjan, the .... Lolobo was a commune until March 2012, when it became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 March 2012. Villages in the sub-prefecture include [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attiégouakro
Attiégouakro is a town in central Ivory Coast. Since 2009 it has been the seat of and a sub-prefectures of Attiégouakro Department Attiégouakro Department is a department of Ivory Coast. It is one of two departments in the Yamoussoukro Autonomous District. Population and sub-prefectures In the 2021 census, Attiégouakro Department had a population of 49,513. The department ..., Yamoussoukro Autonomous District. Attiégouakro was a commune until March 2012, when it became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 March 2012. Villages in the sub-prefecture include [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamoussoukro Autonomous District
Yamoussoukro (; , locally ) is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 212,670. Located north-west of Abidjan, the district of Yamoussoukro covers among rolling hills and plains. Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of Ivory Coast in 1983, although the former capital Abidjan retains several political functions. Prior to 2011, what is now the district of Yamoussoukro was part of Lacs Region. The district was created in 2011 and is split into the departments of Attiégouakro and Yamoussoukro. In total, the district contains 169 settlements. Yamoussoukro is a sub-prefecture in Yamoussoukro Department and is also a commune: since 2012, the city of Yamoussoukro has been the sole commune in the autonomous district of Yamoussoukro. History Prehistory Stone tools found in the country from hundreds of thousands of years ago show that the area around Yamo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songon
Songon is a town in southeastern Ivory Coast. It is a suburb of Abidjan Abidjan ( , ; N'Ko script, N'ko: ߊߓߌߖߊ߲߬) is the largest city and the former capital of Ivory Coast. As of the Demographics of Ivory Coast, 2021 census, Abidjan's population was 6.3 million, which is 21.5 percent of the overall population ... and is one of four sub-prefectures of Abidjan Autonomous District. Songon is also a commune. The town is located about 20 kilometres west of Abidjan city. Villages in the sub-prefecture include Kossihouen. Notes Sub-prefectures of Abidjan Communes of Abidjan {{Abidjan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anyama
Anyama is a city in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a suburb of Abidjan and is one of four sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast, sub-prefectures of Abidjan Autonomous District. Anyama is also a Communes of Ivory Coast, commune. The city is located about 20 kilometres north of Abidjan. Villages in the sub-prefecture include Akoupé-Zeudji, Attinguié, and M'Bonoua. Sport Anyama is represented in football by Rio Sport d'Anyama. Notable people * Gervinho, Ivorian international association football, footballer * Arouna Koné, Ivorian international footballer * Serges Déblé, footballer Notes Sub-prefectures of Abidjan Communes of Abidjan Anyama, Ivory Coast, {{Abidjan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brofodoumé
Brofodoumé is a sub-prefecture in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a suburb of Abidjan and is one of four sub-prefectures of Abidjan Autonomous District. Brofodoumé is about 15 kilometres northeast of Abidjan. The seat of the sub-prefecture is Bofanmun. Brofodoumé is one of the few sub-prefectures of Ivory Coast that is not named after its seat. Villages in the sub-prefecture include Attiékoi. Prior to the 2011 reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast, Brofodoumé was part of the Lagunes Region Lagunes Region is a defunct region of Ivory Coast. From 1997 to 2011, it was a first-level subdivision region. The region's capital was Abidjan and its area was 13,323 km². Since 2011, the area formerly encompassed by the region is Abidjan A .... Brofodoumé was a commune until March 2012, when it became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bingerville
Bingerville is a town in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a suburb of Abidjan city and one of four sub-prefectures of Abidjan Autonomous District. Bingerville is also a commune. The town is located about 10 kilometres east of Abidjan and lies on the Ébrié Lagoon. Villages in the sub-prefecture include Eloka. Bingerville is home to École militaire préparatoire technique (EMPT), a military academy. History Bingerville (13,000 BP) and Iwo-Eleru (11,000 BP) are the most early microlithic industries in West Africa. Originally a market town, Bingerville grew as the capital of the French colony from 1909 until 1934. It is named after Louis-Gustave Binger, a former French colonial governor. Many colonial buildings survive in the town, which is also known for its botanical gardens. Prior to the 2011 reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast, Bingerville was part of the Lagunes Region. Notable people * Mamadou Koné, footballer * Wilfried Bony, footballer * Eric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
