Koun-Fao Department

Koun-Fao Department
Département de Koun-Fao
Department
Location in Ivory Coast. Koun-Fao Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005.
Location in Ivory Coast. Koun-Fao Department has retained the same boundaries since its creation in 2005.
Country Ivory Coast
DistrictZanzan
RegionGontougo
2005Established as a second-level subdivision via a division of Tanda Dept
2011Converted to a third-level subdivision
Departmental seatKoun-Fao
Government
 • PrefectYolande Djirabou
Area
 • Total
3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[1]
 • Total
167,881
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

Koun-Fao Department is a department of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District, Ivory Coast. In 2021, its population was 167,881 and its seat is the settlement of Koun-Fao. The sub-prefectures of the department are Boahia, Kokomian, Kouassi-Datékro, Koun-Fao, Tankessé, and Tienkoikro.

History

Koun-Fao Department was created in 2005 as a second-level subdivision via a split-off from Tanda Department.[2] At its creation, it was part of Zanzan 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, Koun-Fao Department became part of Gontougo Region in Zanzan District.

Notes

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the regions and departments of Ivory Coast
  2. ^ "Regions of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)", statoids.com, accessed 16 February 2016.

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