The Hambol Region is located in the Central-North of Côte d'Ivoire and is subdivided into three (03) Departments: Katiola (Capital), Dabakala, and Niakaramadougou. It covers an area of 19,122 km2, which is 5.93% of the national territory.
- The population of the region is as follows:
|
ENTITY |
POPULATION |
HOUSEHOLDS |
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|
MEN |
WOMEN |
TOTAL |
SEX RATIO |
NUMBER |
AVERAGE SIZE |
|
|
Hambol Region |
321,767 |
290,261 |
612,029 |
111 |
117,686 |
5.2 |
|
Katiola Department |
85,753 |
76,719 |
162,472 |
112 |
30,073 |
5.4 |
|
KATIOLA (Capital) |
47,583 |
43,058 |
90,641 |
111 |
18,052 |
5.0 |
Source: INS, RGPH 2021
- Katiola, the capital of the region, is a Local Economic Connector (a small town that is at an embryonic stage of urbanization facilitating internal economies of scale, such as hosting a large company that processes local agricultural products) whose economy is characterized by a preponderance of agricultural and mining activities (Study on the Competitive Economic Pole Development Program - PEC, 2018). The central position of Katiola and the Hambol Region, which also benefit from the presence of the railway, is an asset for the exchange and transport of raw materials and goods, especially since it is also located on the North-South corridor between Burkina Faso and Abidjan;
- There is one (01) industrial zone in the Katiola department with an industrial land reserve of 253 ha (MCIPPME, 2022);
- Mobile network coverage (ARTCI, July 2023): 86.04% of localities and 92.80% of the population are covered.
- Health: The health infrastructure in the region includes most of the technical platforms.
|
Health Infrastructure |
Number |
|
Primary Contact Health Establishments (ESPC) |
64 |
|
General Hospitals |
03 |
|
Regional Hospital Centers |
01 |
|
Private Profit-Making Health Establishments |
05 |
|
Functional Operating Theaters |
03 |
|
Functional Gynecological-Obstetric Operating Rooms |
02 |
|
Functional Public Radiology Services |
01 |
|
Dental Offices |
03 |
|
Public Pharmacies |
12 |
|
Private Pharmacies |
06 |
Source: MSHPCMU, 2022
The key sectors of activity include agriculture, mining resources, and tourism.
- Agriculture:
|
Type of Crop |
Crops |
Production (in tons) |
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|
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
||
|
Cash Crop |
Cotton |
26,189 |
25,274 |
18,735 |
|
Cashew |
99,770 |
120,036 |
122,584 |
|
|
Food Crops |
Plantain Banana |
5,844 |
6,070 |
65,933 |
|
Yam |
692,282 |
710,188 |
628,261 |
|
|
Cassava |
109,789 |
118,531 |
168,604 |
|
|
Corn |
68,383 |
71,939 |
43,150 |
|
|
Taro |
1,054 |
1,086 |
ND |
|
|
Potato |
375 |
386 |
ND |
|
|
Peanut |
14,948 |
15,555 |
44,401 |
|
|
Rice |
39,888 |
27,298 |
30,548 |
|
|
Millet |
1,770 |
1,840 |
ND |
|
|
Sorghum |
1,591 |
1,663 |
ND |
|
|
Vegetable Crops |
Eggplant |
2,923 |
2,993 |
2,979 |
|
Okra |
2,033 |
2,095 |
2,388 |
|
|
Tomato |
330 |
340 |
1,744 |
|
Source: MEMINADERPV, 2023 ND: Not Available
- Mining Resources: The region has a strong mining potential with indications of gold and diamond deposits. Gold mines in Katiola, Dabakala, and Niakaramadougou are being exploited or explored by five (05) companies;
- Tourism: Mount Niangbo, Lake Tortiya, Comoé National Park, Samory's Well, classified forests, and small natural forests in Dabakala.
As part of the implementation of the National Development Plan 2021-2025 (PND 2021-2025), the Hambol Region is included in the area covered by the Agro-pole for the transformation and export of fruits and cashew nuts (Agro-pole 1).
Investment opportunities exist in the following sectors:
- Agriculture: Investments in hydro-agricultural development, irrigation infrastructure, support for production and storage, development of food crop sectors (Maize, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Onions), cash crop sectors (Cotton, Cashew, Mango, etc.), and livestock sectors (Cattle, Sheep).
- Agro-industry: Establishment of processing units for agricultural products, particularly cashew nuts;
- Animal resources: Creation of agro-pastoral farms;
- Mineral resources: Exploration and exploitation of various mineral resources;
- Tourism: Maintenance and enhancement of tourist sites, construction of tourism infrastructure including hotel complexes;
- National Education: Construction of primary schools, colleges, high schools, and higher education institutions (public and private).
Some priority projects and actions have been identified for the benefit of the Hambol Region, including:
| NB | Project or Action Description | Planning Document | Estimated Cost (FCFA) | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Creation of satellite processing units for cashew nuts as part of the development of the industrial park dedicated to cashew processing in Korhogo | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 02 | Duplication of the Abidjan – Ouagadougou - Kaya railway | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 03 | Exploitation of diamonds in Tortiya | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 04 | Electrification of remaining localities: 168 localities to be electrified in the Bandama Valley District, which includes the Hambol Region | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 05 | Construction and strengthening of roads: heavy reshaping (451.70 km), light reshaping (2,066.90 km), and structures (21) | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 06 | Construction of social and economic housing | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 07 | Implementation of the Competitive Economic Pole (PEC) program in Katiola (Local Economic Connector) | PND 2021 -2025 | Not specified | Business opportunity to seize |
| 08 | Development of Industrial Zones in the departments of Katiola and Niakara | Strategic Development Plan (PSD 2021- 2036) | 200,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 09 | Creation of new processing units for local agricultural products (néré, mango, lemon, shea butter) | PSD 2021- 2036 | 50,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 10 | Development of lowlands | PSD 2021- 2036 | 300,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 11 | Installation of grouping posts in the capitals of municipalities | PSD 2021- 2036 | 330,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 12 | Creation of controlled landfills in the capitals of departments | PSD 2021- 2036 | 300,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 13 | Creation of controlled landfills in the capitals of departments | PSD 2021- 2036 | 300,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 14 | Installation of waste treatment and recovery units in the capitals of departments | PSD 2021- 2036 | 150,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 15 | Development of slaughter areas in the capitals of sub-prefectures | PSD 2021- 2036 | 285,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 16 | Construction of Women's Training and Education Institutes (IFEF) in the capitals of sub-prefectures | PSD 2021- 2036 | 570,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 17 | Construction of a girls' high school with dormitories in each department | PSD 2021- 2036 | 600,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 18 | Construction of modern parking areas in Katiola, Niakara, Tafire, Dabakala, and Fronan | PSD 2021- 2036 | 250,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 19 | Construction of vocational training centers in Dabakala and Niakara | PSD 2021- 2036 | 200,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |
| 20 | Creation of libraries and multimedia rooms in the capitals of departments | PSD 2021- 2036 | 570,000,000 | Funding to be mobilized |