Lacs Region

Lacs Region is a defunct region of Ivory Coast. From 1997 to 2011, it was a first-level subdivision region. The region's capital was Yamoussoukro and its area was 8,875 km². Since 2011, the area formerly encompassed by the region is the Autonomous District of Yamoussoukro and part of Lacs District.

Lacs Region
Région des Lacs
Defunct region of Ivory Coast
1997–2011

Location of Lacs Region in Ivory Coast
CapitalYamoussoukro
Area 
 
8,875 km2 (3,427 sq mi)
History 
 Established as a first-level subdivision
1997
 Disestablished
2011
Today part ofYamoussoukro Autonomous District and Bélier Region
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