Divo, Ivory Coast facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Divo
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City, sub-prefecture, and commune
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 Divo
Location in Ivory Coast
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| Country |  Côte d'Ivoire |
| District | Gôh-Djiboua |
| Region | Lôh-Djiboua |
| Department | Divo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 949 km2 (366 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021 census)
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| • Total | 294,559 |
| • Density | 310.39/km2 (803.9/sq mi) |
| • City | 105,397 |
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| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Divo is a busy city in the southern part of Ivory Coast. It's an important place because it's the main city for the Divo Department and the Lôh-Djiboua Region. Divo is also part of the larger Gôh-Djiboua District.
In 2014, over 105,000 people lived in Divo, making it one of the largest cities in the country. The city is also served by its own airport, Divo Airport, which helps people travel to and from the area.
A Look at Divo's History
Divo has an interesting past. From 1997 to 2011, it was the main city for a region called Sud-Bandama. This means it was a central spot for government and activities in that area for many years.
Life in Divo and Nearby Villages
Divo is not just a city; it's also a sub-prefecture and a commune. This means it's a local government area that includes the city itself and many surrounding villages. In 2014, there were 34 villages that were part of the Divo sub-prefecture. These villages are home to many people who live and work in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Divo (Costa de Marfil) para niños
