Kong Department

Kong Department
Département de Kong
Department

Location in Ivory Coast. Kong Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2012.
Country  Ivory Coast
District Savanes
Region Tchologo
2012 Established via a division of Ferkessédougou Dept
Departmental seat Kong
Government[1]
  Prefect Mamadou Kamara
Area[2]
  Total 8,400 km2 (3,200 sq mi)
Population (2014)[3]
  Total 87,929
  Density 10/km2 (27/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Kong Department is a department of Tchologo Region in Savanes District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 87,929 and its seat is the settlement of Kong. The sub-prefectures of the department are Bilimono, Kong, Nafana, and Sikolo. The eastern edge of the department extends into Comoé National Park.

History

Kong Department was created in 2012 by dividing Ferkessédougou Department.[4][5]

Notes

Coordinates: 9°9′N 4°37′W / 9.150°N 4.617°W / 9.150; -4.617


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