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Region in Zanzan, Ivory Coast From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bounkani Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Zanzan District. The seat of the region is Bouna and the region's population in the 2021 census was 427,037.
Bounkani Region
Région du Bounkani | |
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Motto: "Terre des travailleurs" | |
Country | Ivory Coast |
District | Zanzan |
Established | 2011 |
Regional seat | Bouna |
Government | |
• Prefect | Tuo Fozié |
• Council President | Philippe Hien |
Area | |
• Total | 22,080 km2 (8,530 sq mi) |
Population (2021 census)[3] | |
• Total | 427,037 |
• Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Bounkani is currently divided into four departments: Bouna, Doropo, Nassian, and Téhini.
Just over half of Bounkani (11 090 km2) is located in Comoé National Park. The portion of Bounkani that is within the park is not governed by any department.
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