Gôh
Region in Gôh-Djiboua, Ivory Coast
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Gôh Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Gôh-Djiboua District. The region's seat is Gagnoa and its area is 7327 km².[3] At the 2021 census, the region had a population of 985,282.[4]
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Gôh Region
Région du Gôh | |
|---|---|
Location of Gôh Region in Ivory Coast | |
| Country |  Ivory Coast |
| District | Gôh-Djiboua |
| Established | 2011 |
| Regional seat | Gagnoa |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Rémi N'Zi Kanga |
| • Council President | Joachim Djédjé Bagnon |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,890 km2 (2,660 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census)[4] | |
• Total | 985,282 |
| • Density | 143/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
History
From 2000 until the 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast, the territory that is now Gôh constituted the first-level division Fromager Region. At the reorganisation, the territory was renamed Gôh and combined with Lôh-Djiboua to form the new first-level division Gôh-Djiboua District.
Departments
Gôh Region is currently divided into two departments: Gagnoa and Oumé.