Bocanda


Bocanda is a town in east-central Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and seat of Bocanda Department in N'Zi Region, Lacs District. Bocanda is also a commune.
In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Bocanda was 60,183.

Villages

The 56 villages of the sub-prefecture of Bocanda and their population in 2014 are:

Economy

Though Bocanda cultivated coffee and cocoa, agriculture in the region is currently considered underdeveloped, which has implications for local economic growth.

Landmarks

The town has a small regional medical center, a mayor's office, an active marketplace, a petrol station, a high school, five primary schools, a Catholic church, several Protestant churches, and a mosque.

Demographics

The traditional residents are of the Baoulé tribe, though there is a large Dyula population.

Notable people