Prikro Department

Prikro Department
Département de Prikro
Department

Location in Ivory Coast. Prikro Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005.
Country  Ivory Coast
District Lacs
Region Iffou
2005 Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of M'Bahiakro Dept
2011 Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seat Prikro
Government[1]
  Prefect Marie-Thérèse Guede Mabo
Area[2]
  Total 2,400 km2 (900 sq mi)
Population (2014)[3]
  Total 72,789
  Density 30/km2 (79/sq mi)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)

Prikro Department is a department of Iffou Region in Lacs District, Ivory Coast. In 2014, its population was 72,789 and its seat is the settlement of Prikro. The sub-prefectures of the department are Anianou, Famienkro, Koffi-Amonkro, Nafana, and Prikro.

History

Prikro Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from M'Bahiakro Department.[4] At its creation, it was part of N'Zi-Comoé 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, Prikro Department became part of Iffou Region in Lacs District.

Notes

Coordinates: 7°38′N 3°59′W / 7.633°N 3.983°W / 7.633; -3.983


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