Haut-Sassandra

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Sassandra-Marahoué District

Capital city: Daloa

Elevation above the sea: 253 m

Shares border with: Worodougou, Marahoué Region, Fromager, Bas-Sassandra Region, Moyen-Cavally, Dix-Huit Montagnes

GPS coordinates: 7.00000,-6.50000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01