Guémon Region (also known as Yémahin Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Montagnes District. The seat of the region is Duékoué and the region's population in the 2021 census was 930,893.

Guémon Region
Région du Guémon
Yémahin Region
Région du Yémahin
Location of Guémon Region (green) in Ivory Coast and in Montagnes District
Location of Guémon Region (green) in Ivory Coast and in Montagnes District
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictMontagnes
Established2011
Regional seatDuékoué
Government
 • PrefectSory Sangaré
 • Council PresidentEvariste Tié Méambly
Area
 • Total7,180 km2 (2,770 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[3]
 • Total930,893
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Guémon is currently divided into four departments: Bangolo, Duékoué, Facobly, and Kouibly.

Name edit

In the 2011 decree that created the region, Guémon was referred to alternatively as the region of "Yémahin".[4] Since its creation, the region has more commonly been referred to as "Guémon".

Notes edit

6°25′N 7°30′W / 6.417°N 7.500°W / 6.417; -7.500