Denguélé Region

Denguélé Region is located in northwestern Côte d'Ivoire, containing mountains, agricultural areas, and many settlements spread across a large territory. The capital Odienné serves as the main administrative center connecting several departments together.

The region was created in 1997 as an administrative division and was reorganized in 2011 into a larger district system. This restructuring changed how it functions within the country's administrative framework.

The Malinké people shape daily life here through their craftsmanship, food traditions, and the way communities gather and celebrate together. You will notice their influence in local markets, music, and how spaces are organized throughout the region.

The region is accessible through multiple transportation routes with Odienné serving as the main base for services and supplies. Visitors should be prepared for varying road conditions and consider using local guides to navigate the area.

The name Denguélé comes from a single rock formation on Mount Denguélé and means 'only child' in the Malinké language. This geographical feature gave the entire region its distinctive name, something most visitors overlook.

Inception: 1997

Capital city: Odienné

Elevation above the sea: 431 m

Shares border with: Savanes Region, Worodougou, Bafing Region

GPS coordinates: 9.50000,-7.41667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42