Duékoué Department
Duékoué Department Département de Duékoué | |
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Department | |
Location in Ivory Coast. Duékoué Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 1988. | |
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[1] | |
• Prefect | Sory Sangaré |
Area | |
• Total | 3,016 km2 (1,164 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[2] | |
• Total | 408,148 |
• Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Duékoué Department is a department of Guémon Region in Montagnes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 408,148 and its seat is the settlement of Duékoué. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bagohouo, Duékoué, Gbapleu, Guéhiébly, and Guézon.
History
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.
Notes
- ↑ "Préfets de Région et de Préfets de Département (Conseil des ministres du mercredi 26 septembre 2012)", abidjan.net, 2 October 2012.
- ↑ "Côte d'Ivoire". geohive.com. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ↑ "Regions of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)", statoids.com, accessed 16 February 2016.
Coordinates: 6°44′N 7°21′W / 6.733°N 7.350°W