Koun-Fao Department

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.

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
 • Total3,600 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 census)[1]
 • Total167,881
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (GMT)

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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