Haut-Sassandra, Administrative region in central Côte d'Ivoire.
Description
Haut-Sassandra is an administrative region in central Côte d'Ivoire organized into four administrative departments with a major city serving as the capital. The territory includes urban centers and rural areas with varied landscapes and communities.
History
The region was reorganized in 2000 when one administrative department separated to form a new region. In 2011, it became part of a larger administrative district, reshaping its governance structure.
Culture
Home to Bété, Gouro, and Baoulé communities, the region shows traditional craftsmanship practices visible in local workshops and daily life throughout its towns and villages.
Practical
The region comprises several urban areas with active markets and commerce, making it practical to base yourself in the main city and explore surrounding areas from there. Roads connect the main settlements, though traveling between departments may require some planning.
Did you know?
Daloa houses a workshop where craftspeople produce traditional metal swords using time-honored techniques. The area is also home to sacred monkeys that roam freely in protected zones and hold special significance for local communities.
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Laurent Pokou Stadium
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Mount Richard-Molard
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Stade de la Paix
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Charles Konan Banny Stadium
139.8 km
Lake Kossou
101.9 km
Marahoué National Park
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Mont Niénokoué
190.1 km
Mont Tonkpi
135.4 km
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136.4 km
Centennial Pavilion
247.6 km
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Pont ferroviaire de Dimbokro
202.4 km
Marché de gros de Bouaké
180.4 km
Les Cascades Naturelles de Man
128.4 km
OAU Memorial Place
247.6 km
Taï National Park
189.8 km
Cathedral of Christ the King of Dalo
14.2 km
Singes sacrés de la Foret Sacrée de Gbepleu
127.1 km
Lac aux Caïmans
136.3 km
Mount Richard-Molard
222.5 km
La Dent de Man
126 km
Mont Tonkoui
135.4 km
Reserva Natural Integral del Monte Nimba
223.4 km
Parc archéologique d'Ahouakro
204.6 km
Groupe scolaire Ganleu
164.9 km
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