Fromager

Fromager was an administrative region located in central-western Ivory Coast covering approximately 6,900 square kilometers. It encompassed two departments, Gagnoa and Oumé, which served as the main territorial divisions of this area.

The region was established in March 2000 by combining territories from the Haut-Sassandra and Marahoué regions. It operated as a first-level administrative division until its dissolution in 2011, when it became part of the Gôh Region.

The region supported a population of 679,900 residents in 2002, with Gagnoa serving as its administrative center and main economic hub.

The territory once known as Fromager is now part of the Gôh Region within the Gôh-Djiboua District. For information about this former administrative area, local government offices in Gagnoa can provide historical and administrative details.

Located at coordinates 6°15′N and 5°55′W, the region maintained substantial cacao plantations and timber operations throughout its administrative existence.

Location: Ivory Coast

Inception: 2000

Capital city: Gagnoa

Elevation above the sea: 236 m

Shares border with: Lacs Region, Lagunes region, Sud-Bandama, Bas-Sassandra Region, Haut-Sassandra, Marahoué Region

GPS coordinates: 6.25000,-5.91667

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06