Duékoué Department
Department in Montagnes, Ivory Coast From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Department in Montagnes, Ivory Coast From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duékoué Department is a department of Guémon Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 420,911 and its seat is the settlement of Duékoué. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bagohouo, Duékoué, Gbapleu, Guéhiébly, and Guézon.
Duékoué Department
Département de Duékoué | |
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Country | Ivory Coast |
District | Montagnes |
Region | Guémon |
1988 | Established as a first-level subdivision via a division of Guiglo Dept |
1997 | Converted to a second-level subdivision |
2000 | Transferred to the new Moyen-Cavally Region |
2011 | Converted to a third-level subdivision |
Departmental seat | Duékoué |
Government | |
• Prefect | Sory Sangaré |
Area | |
• Total | 2,900 km2 (1,100 sq mi) |
Population (2021 census)[2] | |
• Total | 420,911 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
Duékoué Department was created in 1988 as a first-level subdivision via a split-off from Guiglo Department.[3]
In 1997, regions were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast; as a result, all departments were converted into second-level subdivisions. Duékoué Department was initially included in Dix-Huit Montagnes Region, but in 2000 it was transferred to the newly created Moyen-Cavally Region.
In 2011, districts were introduced as new first-level subdivisions of Ivory Coast. At the same time, regions were reorganised and became second-level subdivisions and all departments were converted into third-level subdivisions. At this time, Duékoué Department became part of Guémon Region in Montagnes District.
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