Zanzan District

Not to be confused with Zanzan Region.

Zanzan District (French: District du Zanzan, [zɑ̃.zɑ̃]) is one of fourteen administrative districts of Ivory Coast. The district is located in the northeast of the country. The capital of the district is Bondoukou.

Zanzan District District du Zanzan
District
Country	Ivory Coast
Established	2011
Capital	Bondoukou
Area [1]
• Total	38,200 km2 (14,700 sq mi)
Population  (2021 census)[2]
• Total	1,344,865
• Density	35/km2 (91/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code	CI-ZZ
HDI (2022)	0.491[3] low · 11th of 14

Creation

Zanzan 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 Zanzan Region.^[1] The name derives from the Zanzan dynasty who ruled in Gyaman.

Administrative divisions

Zanzan District is currently subdivided into two regions and the following departments:

• Bounkani Region (region seat in Bouna)
  • Bouna Department
  • Nassian Department
  • Doropo Department
  • Tehini Department
• Gontougo Region (region seat also in Bondoukou)
  • Bondoukou Department
  • Koun-Fao Department
  • Tanda Department
  • Sandégué Department
  • Transua Department

Population

According to the 2021 census, Zanzan District has a population of 1,344,865.^[2]