The Moronou Region is located in the Center-East of Côte d'Ivoire and is subdivided into three (03) Departments: Bongouanou (Capital), Arrah, and M'Batto. It covers an area of 6,670 km², which is 2.07% of the national territory.

• The population of the region is as follows:

Source: INS, RGPH 2021

• Bongouanou, 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), with a strong agricultural vocation, particularly in cocoa, coffee, and for about fifteen years, oil palm, cashew, and rubber (Study on the Competitive Economic Pole Development Program - PEC, 2018). Furthermore, its proximity to the three (03) major cities of Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, and Bouaké represents a significant asset for its development.
• An industrial zone exists in the Bongouanou department with an industrial land reserve of 40 ha (MCIPPME, 2022).
• Two (02) banking institutions are established there.
• Mobile network coverage (July 2023): 100% of localities and 100% of the population are covered.
• Health: The health infrastructure in the region covers most of the technical platforms.

Source: MSHPCMU, 2022

The key sectors of activity include agriculture and agro-industry, animal resources, mining resources, wood industry, and tourism.

• Agriculture :

Source: MEMINADERPV, 2023 ND: Not Available

• Animal resources:

Source: MIRAH, estimate 2022

• Mining resources: Exploitation of the bauxite mine in Bénéné (Bongouanou Department).
• Wood sector: a sawmill located in Kotobi.
• Tourism: The region's tourism offerings include:
  • The Sacred Lake "Cocotê" of Bongouanou;
  • The mountain ranges;
  • The celebration of yam festivals;
  • The Bohouné Lake of Agnikro (Bongouanou).